Grain Bagger - TEMP/SEASONAL

Smithfield Foods; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Algona, IA is seeking workers to operate grain bagging equipment during harvest and perform preventive maintenance to ensure efficient production. The role supports bagging, reclaiming and quality control to minimize shrinkage and defects, with adherence to environmental and animal-welfare policies.

Relocation package may be available; candidates should be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work in a farm-setting environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Agriculture/Mechanical experience preferred.
• Able to operate tractor, auger, and conveyor.

Responsibilities

• Bag corn, wheat, and soybeans at harvest in a timely, cost efficient manner.
• Reclaim corn, wheat, and soybeans when procurement and mill need bushels.
• Quality control of bagged bushels.
• Accountable for grain and soybean shrinkage related to bagging/reclaimed grain and soybeans.
• Operate bagging/reclaiming equipment in a safe productive manner.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on bagging/reclaiming equipment.
• Interact and communicate with farmer and drivers selling and delivering grain.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods subscribes.
• Comply with all EMS, IPS, and Animal Well Being Policies and Procedures

Skills

Agriculture experience

Mechanical experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor operation

Auger operation

Conveyor operation

Job description

Your Opportunity

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.

Compensation:

Starting Pay: $25.00/Hour

This position is responsible for the operation of the grain bagging machines during harvest season, operation of the grain bag extractors during off harvest season, and preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment.

Core Responsibilities

• Bag corn, wheat, and soybeans at harvest in a timely, cost efficient manner.


• Reclaim corn, wheat, and soybeans when procurement and mill need bushels.


• Quality control of bagged bushels.


• Accountable for grain and soybean shrinkage related to bagging/reclaimed grain and soybeans.


• Operate bagging/reclaiming equipment in a safe productive manner


• Perform regular preventative maintenance on bagging/reclaiming equipment


• Interact and communicate with farmer and drivers selling and delivering grain.


• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods subscribes.


• Comply with all EMS, IPS, and Animal Well Being Policies and Procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) require


• Agriculture/Mechanical experience preferred


• Able to operate tractor, auger, and conveyor

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

Relocation Package Available

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.