Machine Operator and Production Line Worker

Job in St. Charles, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, 60174, USA

Listing for: Smithfield Foods

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.3 USD Hourly USD 15.30 HOUR

Overview

This job description indicates the nature of production work routinely performed by production employees at the St. Charles Dry Sausage - Smithfield plant. This description is meant to help individuals who may be unfamiliar with food processing and what is required to perform this type of work.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

Responsibilities

Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break). Many jobs have fixed workstation locations and are conveyor line paced.

Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.

Climbing or moving on steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.

Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads. Lifting and lowering of objects up to 50 lbs. Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.

Working in cold environment 45-50 degrees F and frequent contact with animal fats.

Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment. Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.

Frequent static and /or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.

Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools and equipment, electrical devices, controls, and motorized vehicles.

Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.

Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs including but not limited to: packing, peeling, etc.

All positions start at $15.30 per hour (after 9 months it increases $1.25 per hour and after 18 months there is an additional $1.50 increase per hour)
-note rate is effective as of: 5/22/18 (w/ +.20 shift differential)