Harvest Grain Bagger & Equipment Maintainer

Smithfield Foods; Registry Park (IA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Iowa is seeking a grain bagging and maintenance operator. You will run grain bagging machines during harvest, operate bag extractors in off-harvest season, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment.

The role supports timely bagging of corn, wheat, and soybeans, with a focus on quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour.

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

Tractor operation

Auger operation

Conveyor operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Iowa is seeking a grain bagging and maintenance operator. You will run grain bagging machines during harvest, operate bag extractors in off-harvest season, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment.

The role supports timely bagging of corn, wheat, and soybeans, with a focus on quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour.