Feed Mill Operator Trainee — $17.75/hr, 12‑Hour Shifts

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

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Feed Mill Operator in Clinton, NC to tend, operate, and oversee multiple mill areas, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety. The role requires handling equipment, maintaining reports, and coordinating material flow.

The position offers 12-hour shifts with starting pay of $17.75 per hour and requires reading English, basic computer skills, and the ability to work long hours, including nights and holidays. Relocation is not included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.
• Must be tolerable and willing to learn and perform the different areas of the feed mill process.
• Must be able to work week-ends and holidays.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Reading comprehension

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Weigh master certification

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Feed Mill Operator in Clinton, NC to tend, operate, and oversee multiple mill areas, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety. The role requires handling equipment, maintaining reports, and coordinating material flow.

The position offers 12-hour shifts with starting pay of $17.75 per hour and requires reading English, basic computer skills, and the ability to work long hours, including nights and holidays. Relocation is not included.