Feed Mill Operator Trainee - Start at $17.75/hr

Smithfield Foods; North Carolina; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Feed Mill Operator to tend and oversee all mill areas, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety. You’ll operate equipment, manage shift reports, and control material flow, with responsibilities across batching and receiving areas.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, English reading ability, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work 50 hours including nights and weekends while maintaining a strong safety mindset.

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.
• Operates all equipment/tools in all areas.
• Prepares and maintains shift activity reports and production reports.
• Regulates flow of materials and observes flow to meet product specs.
• Performs daily feed, bulk and micro ingredient inventory.
• Maintains designated area cleanliness and supports coworkers.
• Maintains safety of employees and assets.
• Acquires and maintains necessary certifications.
• Maintains stock at batching and receiving areas.
• Follows environmental laws and company policies.
• Reports environmental issues to supervisor.
• Understands emergency notification process.
• Supports ISO22000 Feed Safety and Quality Program improvements.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Safety-minded

Ability to work 50-hour weeks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Weigh master certification

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Feed Mill Operator to tend and oversee all mill areas, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety. You’ll operate equipment, manage shift reports, and control material flow, with responsibilities across batching and receiving areas.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, English reading ability, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work 50 hours including nights and weekends while maintaining a strong safety mindset.