Equipment Operator/Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Your Opportunity A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry‑leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.45/hour $1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. What You’ll Do Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions require technical knowledge of computerized equipment. The role is physically demanding and requires 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. Wear 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. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. May perform other duties as assigned. Relocation Package Available. 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 veteran 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithfield Foods