Food Processing Machine Operator — Growth & Benefits

Smithfield Foods; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $21.80/hr

Health insurance

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team. You will operate meat cutting and packaging equipment to deliver safe, high‑quality products to families.

This physically demanding role requires good hand‑eye coordination, reliability, and the ability to work a full shift, with overtime possible based on production needs. Smithfield offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the world’s largest pork

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to stand for long shifts and perform manual tasks.
• Willing to work in cold/warm environments and around meat products.
• Possess good hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat cutting and packaging machines and other production equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe, and efficient work area.
• Follow safety, quality, and sanitation protocols.
• Be available for overtime as production demands.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team. You will operate meat cutting and packaging equipment to deliver safe, high‑quality products to families.

This physically demanding role requires good hand‑eye coordination, reliability, and the ability to work a full shift, with overtime possible based on production needs. Smithfield offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the world’s largest pork