Equipment Operator - Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Be Well program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Orange City, IA is hiring Machine Operators to work with meat cutting and packaging equipment. You will operate computerized machinery, monitor quality, and follow safety procedures in a physically demanding role.

Overtime may be required to meet production needs, and the job includes shift work with a starting hourly rate of $22.80 plus a $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift. We offer comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits, with a culture focused on

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work shifts, including overtime.
• Comfortable working in cold and warm environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and ensure product quality and safety.
• Be able to work overtime to meet production demands.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

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.

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.80/hour $1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and Mor

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

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• 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. Some positions 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.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

EEO Information

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. 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.

Benefits & Development

• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.
• Smithfield offers 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.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

About Smithfield

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. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.