Feed Mill Operator 1

Smithfield Foods; Rose Hill (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Rose Hill, NC is seeking a Feed Mill Operator to tend, operate, and oversee all mill areas to ensure quality, productivity and safety per established procedures.

The role requires reading and speaking English, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and willingness to work 50 hours per week including nights and weekends. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork and safety, with growth opportunities within Smithfield.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to recognize critical areas of mill control feed/ingredient system.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Basic computer skills desired.
• Must be able to work an average of 50 hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekend when required.
• Must be supportive of producing high quality pellet feed.

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs in all operator areas, including batching and pelleting and record keeping.
• Operates all equipment/tools (computer, grinders, tools, forklift) in all areas.
• Prepares and maintains shift activity reports, production reports, sampling reports, bag dump reports, reconciliations.
• Regulates flow of materials and observes flow to meet product specifications.
• Performs daily feed, bulk and micro ingredient inventory.
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested and keeps areas clean.
• Maintains safety of all employees and assets of the company.
• Acquires and maintains necessary certifications (weigh master, forklift, etc.).
• Fills micro-ingredient and tote systems and maintains stock at batching/receiving areas.
• Complies with environmental laws and IPS/EMS policies and procedures.
• Reports environmental issues to supervisor.
• Understands and follows the company emergency notification process.
• Maintains compliance with ISO22000 Feed Safety and Quality Program and seeks continuous improvement.

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Have a seat at our table. 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.

Your Opportunity

Compensation: $17.75/hr

The Feed Mill Operator is trained to tend, operate, and oversee all of the operator areas within the mill (i.e. receiving, batching, production floor, loadout, etc.) to assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity and safety by performing assigned duties.

Core Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas, including flushing procedures for batching and pelleting, along with record keeping.
• Operates all equipment/tools (computer, grinders, tools, fork lift, etc.) in all areas.
• Prepares and maintains shift activity reports, tracks production reports, sampling reports, bag dump reports, reconciliations, etc.
• Regulates flow of materials and observes flow to ensure attainment of specified products.
• Performs daily feed, bulk and micro ingredient inventory.
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested by the supervisor, is responsible for keeping designated area clean while supporting co-workers in other areas.
• Maintains and ensures the safety of all employees and assets of the company.
• Acquires and maintains necessary certifications (weigh master, fork lift, etc.).
• Responsible for filling micro-ingredient, tote system, and maintaining necessary stock at the batching areas and receiving when need.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with company IPS and EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process
• Conducts duties in a way that maintains compliance with ISO22000 Feed Safety and Quality Program, including opportunities for continuous improvement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to recognize critical areas of the mill control feed/ingredient system.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Basic computer skills desired
• Must be able to work an average of 50 hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekend when required
• Must be supportive of the mission of producing high quality pellet feed.