Packaging Machine Operator I - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefit on day one

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Machine Operator to set up, inspect and operate equipment used in the processing of meat products. You will follow standard operating procedures and maintain production records while supporting a safe, efficient production line.

The role requires standing for long periods, working in a cold environment, and occasional overtime to meet production needs. Starting pay is $22.95 per hour with education and retirement benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Ability to perform essential tasks on a meat processing line.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat cutting/packaging machines and related equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and complete production paperwork.
• Work overtime as production demands.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.95/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
• In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

This position also requires working 6 days a week!

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products. Additionally, responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.

The Value You'll Bring

As a Machine Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day.

You'll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference-both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food , responsibly.

What You'll Do

Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/ packaging machin es and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions require technical knowledge of computerized equipment . Machine Operator positions are physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Machine Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts
• Work with a knife (if trained)
• Work in cold areas ( approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
• Work in an environment that is wet and humid
• Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
• Work around strong smells/ odors
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• Walk long distances
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs , single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs , or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance .

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 prote