Rendering Plant Operator & Loader - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Smithfield Foods; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Missouri is hiring General Plant Labor to support the rendering facility. The role involves housekeeping, cleaning, and assisting with the rendering process from raw material handling to finished goods storage. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.

Employees receive industry-leading wages, $22.70 per hour with a $1/hour shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts, plus comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical rendering and process equipment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to read and write.
• Able to stand for entire shift and climb stairs/silos in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• General Plant Labor duties in a production environment.
• Housekeeping tasks: cleaning floors, trash, and spills.
• Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage.
• Operate and assist with equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Rendering facility experience

Mechanical rendering knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Reading and writing

Night/weekend availability

Safety awareness

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Missouri is hiring General Plant Labor to support the rendering facility. The role involves housekeeping, cleaning, and assisting with the rendering process from raw material handling to finished goods storage. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.

Employees receive industry-leading wages, $22.70 per hour with a $1/hour shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts, plus comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for eligible staff.