Service Technician

Smithfield Foods; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring an Oven Aging Technician to oversee oven processes, operate mechanicals, and maintain product quality. You will perform HACCP-compliant tasks, record production temperatures, and ensure USDA aging standards are met.

The role requires 2-3 years of related experience, high school diploma, and strong written/spoken communication. You may operate various equipment and support coverage for other aging technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 2-3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or production software.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Near acuity and accommodation for reading literature, reports and screens.
• Ability to conduct phone, two-way radio and direct conversations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee oven processes and controls.
• Operate oven mechanicals for product consistency.
• Data entry of production records and temperatures.
• Follow all Quality and HACCP procedures (SOPs).
• Follow USDA requirements for product aging.
• Troubleshoot issues and make corrections as needed.
• Schedule oven loading/unloading for delivery of product.
• Take pH measurements on scheduled intervals and adjust processes.
• Check fermenting and cooking product for proper conditions.
• Maintain a safe environment and recommend improvements.
• May operate equipment including powered industrial movers.
• In absence of aging technicians, others will cover roles.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Detail oriented

Reading/comprehension

Phone and direct communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Production software

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:

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversight of oven processes and controls.
• Operation of oven mechanicals for product consistency.
• Perform data entry of production records and temperatures.
• Follow all Quality and HACCP procedures (SOP's)
• Follow USDA requirements for product aging.
• Troubleshoot issues and make corrections, as needed.
• Schedule oven loading and unloading with material handling for delivery of unfinished/finished product to production/packaging.
• Take pH measurements on regularly scheduled intervals and make process adjustments, as needed.
• Check fermenting and cooking product on a regular basis for product condition, proper temperature and humidity.
• Maintain a safe environment and recommend improvements.
• May operate various equipment, including powered industrial material moving equipment.
• In the employee's absence, the Process Control Technician or other Oven/ Aging Technician(s) will complete the roles and activities this position is responsible for.

Knowledge/Education/Skills/Certificates:

• Specific job skills training which is delivered post-employment.

Broad Range of Dimensions Reflecting Job Scope:

• Interact with supervision and hourly paid employees.
• Follow schedule prepared by Aging Supervisor.
• Provide coverage in the absence of other Oven Aging Technicians, which may require extended hours and days.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• 2-3 years of related work experience
• Knowledge of SAP and/or production software
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Near acuity and accommodation is required for reading literature, reports and computer screen.
• Ability to conduct phone, two-way radio and direct conversations.
• Ability to communicate well in written and oral reports.
• Good phone skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Detail oriented and able to read, understand and execute instructions.
Ability to think logically, unemotionally and quickly to take appropriate actions needed to correct impromptu situations.
• Must be observant and aware of surroundings and be able to transfer accumulated knowledge to differing situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor. Exert 15 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 15 pounds of force frequently. The employee is subject to a production environment approximately 75 percent of the work time. Production and outside environment. High noise levels from operating machines. Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. Skin exposure to animal fat, grease, wastewater and chemicals. Heat and cold, both outside and in the plant.

Oven/ Aging Technicians are primarily involved in monitoring processes essential to the production of product that is food-safe. On an annual basis, this job position will receive a special training for food safety monitors that is intended to keep the individual up-to-date on the methods and regulations surrounding the production of safe, wholesome product via the plant's two Critical Control Points (CCP's).

The expected pay range for this position is $19.23 - $28.85 per hour.