Stuffing Machine Operator - 2nd shift / 3pm - 11:30pm - HEAVY LIFTING

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is seeking team members for our production facility. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for eligible staff.

Core responsibilities include operating stuffing equipment to fill sausages, hanging products, adjusting controls, and supporting a safe, fast-paced production line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast-paced environment.
• Must be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operate stuffing machine to fill sausages into casings or molds.
• Hang product on sticks and trees or trucks.
• Set stuffing controls and select proper horn.
• Soak and untie bundles of casings as needed.
• Service stuffers and unload meat into stuffer.
• Place casings on horns and rotate tasks on the production line.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $24.19/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

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

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate hand, leg or foot activated valve to stuff sausage into casings or molds.
• Position on sticks and hang product to trees or trucks.
• Check and set proper stuffer controls. Select and position proper stuffing horn.
• Soak and untie bundles of casings when necessary.
• Service stuffers by bringing vats of meat to stuffer to dumpers and unloading meat into stuffer.
• Place casings on horns of stuffers.
• Operate stuffing machine, hang product, service stuffers, clean buckets, all part of rotation of jobs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Stuffing machine, hand dolly, buckets and electric dolly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 70lbs.
• Must be able to climb on top of stuffer with use of steps and an open bucket of meat.
• Must be able to push loaded trees of sausage weighing about 900lbs on rail system.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, apron and safety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper lifting, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized, PIT, Elevator and PPE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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 protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.