Skilled Knife Operator – Meat Processing ($22/hr + Benefits)

Sfdbrands

Sioux City (IA)

On-site

USD 61,992,000 - 66,125,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring for Skilled Knife team members in the United States. The role involves using knives and hand tools to process meat, supporting a safe, efficient production line, and delivering high-quality products to families.

It requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime as needed. We offer an hourly starting pay of $22.00, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for eligible full- and part-time team members.

Qualifications

  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

  • Operate knives and hand tools to process meat products.
  • Maintain safety and quality standards on the line.
  • Assist teammates to ensure efficient production and timely output.

Skills

Reliability
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Stamina

Tools

Knife handling

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring for Skilled Knife team members in the United States. The role involves using knives and hand tools to process meat, supporting a safe, efficient production line, and delivering high-quality products to families.

It requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime as needed. We offer an hourly starting pay of $22.00, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for eligible full- and part-time team members.

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