Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Orange City, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $22.80

Shift differential $1.00/hr (3rd shift

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team in Iowa. You will operate meat cutting/packaging machines and related equipment to deliver safe, high-quality products.

The role requires physical stamina and strict adherence to safety and quality standards, with potential overtime based on demand. Competitive hourly pay with shift differential on 3rd shift and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• These positions require technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Machine Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat cutting/packaging machines to process meat products.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line to meet quality standards.
• Work overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Skills

Machine operation

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Tools

Computerized equipment

Job description

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values – gratitude, communication, respect and accountability – and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

The Value You’ll Bring

As a Machine Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

What You’ll Do

Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions require technical knowledge of computerized equipment. Machine Operator positions are physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Machine Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

All applicants must be willing and able to:

• perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
• stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
• work around animal blood and/or carcass parts
• work with a knife (if trained)
• work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
• work in an environment that is wet and humid
• work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
• work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
• work around strong smells/odors
• climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
• bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• walk long distances
• may require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• this work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups
• may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance

Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs. May perform other duties as assigned.

Relocation Package

IndSPR-Ops Relocation Package Available

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.80/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

EEO & Inclusion

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Company Information

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.

For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.