Machine Operator 2nd Shift

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A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Your opportunity includes industry-leading wages and a benefits package. We offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.35/hr
• $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift position
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

The packaging production line Machine Operator performs a variety of functions including the operation of high-speed packaging equipment, completion of daily production and/or QA paperwork. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.

• Responsible for safe operation of packaging production line(s) to deliver a product that meets the customers’ expectations.
• Follows Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
• Sets packaging machine, stuffing equipment, injection equipment, and other various food manufacturing equipment to appropriate specifications as found in set guidelines or specification logs, and ensures production line has appropriate equipment, configuration, and materials such as x-ray machines, adequate conveyor adjustments, correct packaging film.
• Inspects equipment for safety guards that are working and used by all employees.
• Learn and use LTT for all equipment.
• Sets up scales, checks weigher and metal detector correctly, and monitors their operation during shift.
• Ensures daily production is run according to the sequence stated in the schedule.
• Operates computer to produce labels or placards for each run.
• Ensures lot numbers from packaging materials and blended products are recorded on the paperwork.
• Ensures correct packaging materials are used for each product, in accordance with specifications, and replenishes materials as needed (i.e., roll of film, labels).
• Ensures that all packaged product goes through the metal detector.
• Performs net weight checks.
• Performs packaging integrity checks and labeling checks.
• Ensures appropriate pattern and count is followed by all Packers who palletize product.
• Follow allergen control procedures.
• Performs machine washdown between production change-overs and validates proper cleanliness by following specific changeover procedures.
• Retools equipment during changeovers.
• Train staff as backups.
• Follows GMPs and Safety rules and policies.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. May perform other duties as assigned.

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general instructions.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

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 noise level in the work environment is medium.
• When the employee is required to perform duties in the production area, the employee will be continuously exposed to temperatures ranging from 35 – 90 degrees.
• The noise level in the work environment is sufficient to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified…