Meat Processing Machine Operator – Competitive Pay

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Kinston (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring a Machine Operator to support meat-cutting and packaging lines. You will work with specialized equipment to produce safe, high-quality products for families across the United States.

The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a physically demanding environment. Starting pay is competitive at $21.30/hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand on concrete for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to work in cold (20-40°F) and hot (>100°F) environments.
• Ability to work around animal blood and carcass parts.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products.
• Positions require technical knowledge of computerized equipment and may require overtime based on production demands.

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring a Machine Operator to support meat-cutting and packaging lines. You will work with specialized equipment to produce safe, high-quality products for families across the United States.

The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a physically demanding environment. Starting pay is competitive at $21.30/hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.