Stuffing Machine Operator - 2nd shift - M-F, 3pm - 11:30pm / Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods • Cudahy, WI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Stuffing Machine Operator for the 2nd shift. This role involves operating machinery to stuff sausage into casings or molds, preparing product for further processing, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Team members at Smithfield become part of a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people globally, producing quality food with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers for growth and impact.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 70lbs.
• Must be able to climb on top of stuffer with use of steps and an open bucket of meat.
• Must be able to push loaded trees of sausage weighing about 900lbs on rail system.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand, leg or foot activated valve to stuff sausage into casings or molds.
• Position on sticks and hang product to trees or trucks.
• Check and set proper stuffer controls.
• Select and position proper stuffing horn.
• Soak and untie bundles of casings when necessary.
• Service stuffers by bringing vats of meat to stuffer to dumpers and unloading meat into stuffer.
• Place casings on horns of stuffers.
• Operate stuffing machine, hang product, service stuffers, clean buckets, all part of rotation of jobs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $24.19/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED