Meat Processing Machine Operator — Growth & Competitive Pay

Smithfield Foods; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

3rd shift differential

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring Machine Operators in the United States. You will operate meat cutting and packaging machines to produce high-quality products for families nationwide.

The role offers industry-leading starting pay of $22.45 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour differential for third shift, with comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits. Full-time opportunities include growth and safety-focused work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to stand for long shifts on concrete/raised platforms.
• Physically demanding role with repetitive tasks and good hand-eye coordination.
• Willing to work with meat products and in variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat cutting and packaging machines to process meat products.
• Maintain a safe, efficient production line while meeting quality standards.
• Work overtime as required by production demands.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

Packaging machines

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring Machine Operators in the United States. You will operate meat cutting and packaging machines to produce high-quality products for families nationwide.

The role offers industry-leading starting pay of $22.45 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour differential for third shift, with comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits. Full-time opportunities include growth and safety-focused work in a team environment.