Machine Operator and Production Line Worker

Smithfield Foods; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in St. Charles, IL, is seeking production workers for a plant where duties include standing at fixed stations, rotating tasks, and operating on conveyor lines. Employees rotate through tasks such as packing and cutting, with safety gear required and strict adherence to supervisor instructions.

Starting rate is $15.30 per hour with increases after 9 and 18 months, effective May 22, 2018. Rolls include handling cold environments and intersections with animal fats, using knives and

Responsibilities

• Standing for long periods at fixed workstation and conveyor line pacing.
• Walk long distances on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Climb stairs, walkways and platforms.
• Lift and move heavy or awkward objects up to 50 lbs; push/pull carts or bins.
• Work in cold environment (45–50°F) and frequent contact with animal fats.
• Use and maintain PPE; handle sharp cutting tools.

Job description

Overview

This job description indicates the nature of production work routinely performed by production employees at the St. Charles Dry Sausage - Smithfield plant. This description is meant to help individuals who may be unfamiliar with food processing and what is required to perform this type of work.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

Responsibilities

1. Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break). Many jobs have fixed workstation locations and are conveyor line paced.
2. Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
3. Climbing or moving on steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.
4. Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads. Lifting and lowering of objects up to 50 lbs. Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
5. Working in cold environment 45-50 degrees F and frequent contact with animal fats.
6. Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment. Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.
7. Frequent static and /or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.
8. Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools and equipment, electrical devices, controls, and motorized vehicles.
9. Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.
10. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs including but not limited to: packing, peeling, etc.
11. All positions start at $15.30 per hour (after 9 months it increases $1.25 per hour and after 18 months there is an additional $1.50 increase per hour) -note rate is effective as of: 5/22/18 (w/ +.20 shift differential)