Equipment Operator-Sanitation Pet Food 3rd Shift
- Smithfield Foods
- Orange City, Iowa
- Full Time
Salary Not Available
Position range in Iowa $51k - $75k Per Year
Equipment Operator-Sanitation Pet Food 3rd Shift
Smithfield Foods
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Location: Orange City, IA - 51041
Positions available: 1
Job #: R-2025-6959
Source: FileImport - Smithfield Foods
Posted: 6/25/2025
Expires: 12/29/2025
Web Site: diversityjobs.com
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
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A great job-and a great future-awaits 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. Apply Now!
This position is responsible to support the production line operation, timely (disassembly and re-assembly of equipment, cleaning and sanitation of combos, totes tubs, machinery, floors, walls and maintenance of wastewater removal equipment. Additional job responsibilities include completion of these tasks while following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, filling out log sheets and other sanitation related paperwork.
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.00/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positionsComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned)
Follow all Personnel Safety and Food Safety policies/procedures, GMP's and plant rules.
Ensure the safe operation of plant equipment and machinery, the safe use of tools and the safety of others working in the immediate area.
Know the production schedule for the product(s) being run and check to ensure the proper totes and/or tubs are cleaned and available.
Know the proper sanitation procedures and the order of cleaning chemical usage.
Inspect totes and tubs for overall appearance and remove/isolate totes with visible damage.
Ensure the in-place sanitation system is maintained with the proper cleaning chemicals.
Communicate with production supervisors to ensure that all parties are aware of any sanitation issues.
At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and turn in all required paperwork.
Ability to work overtime as department and plant operations demand.
Flexible hours as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Must be capable of disassembling and re-assembling equipment
Must work in wet environment and use cleaning chemicals and solutions to facilitate cleaning and sanitizing process
Must work with minimum supervision
Must be able to read and comprehend written procedures, MSDS, and chemical mixing and use instructions to perform assigned task. IndSPR-Ops
Education and Experience requirement:
Minimum:
Basic mathematical skills required; addition, and subtraction.
Preferred:
6 -12 months of continuous work history
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing experience in the meat industry is preferred
Previous Sanitation experience highly desirable
Relocation Package Available
No
EEO InformationSmithfield 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 .... 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.
Position range in Iowa $51k - $75k Per Year
Equipment Operator-Sanitation Pet Food 3rd Shift
Smithfield Foods
Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Location: Orange City, IA - 51041
Positions available: 1
Job #: R-2025-6959
Source: FileImport - Smithfield Foods
Posted: 6/25/2025
Expires: 12/29/2025
Web Site: diversityjobs.com
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
A great job-and a great future-awaits 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. Apply Now!
This position is responsible to support the production line operation, timely (disassembly and re-assembly of equipment, cleaning and sanitation of combos, totes tubs, machinery, floors, walls and maintenance of wastewater removal equipment. Additional job responsibilities include completion of these tasks while following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, filling out log sheets and other sanitation related paperwork.
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.00/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positionsComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned)
Follow all Personnel Safety and Food Safety policies/procedures, GMP's and plant rules.
Ensure the safe operation of plant equipment and machinery, the safe use of tools and the safety of others working in the immediate area.
Know the production schedule for the product(s) being run and check to ensure the proper totes and/or tubs are cleaned and available.
Know the proper sanitation procedures and the order of cleaning chemical usage.
Inspect totes and tubs for overall appearance and remove/isolate totes with visible damage.
Ensure the in-place sanitation system is maintained with the proper cleaning chemicals.
Communicate with production supervisors to ensure that all parties are aware of any sanitation issues.
At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and turn in all required paperwork.
Ability to work overtime as department and plant operations demand.
Flexible hours as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Must be capable of disassembling and re-assembling equipment
Must work in wet environment and use cleaning chemicals and solutions to facilitate cleaning and sanitizing process
Must work with minimum supervision
Must be able to read and comprehend written procedures, MSDS, and chemical mixing and use instructions to perform assigned task. IndSPR-Ops
Education and Experience requirement:
Minimum:
Basic mathematical skills required; addition, and subtraction.
Preferred:
6 -12 months of continuous work history
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing experience in the meat industry is preferred
Previous Sanitation experience highly desirable
Relocation Package Available
No
EEO InformationSmithfield 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 .... 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.
Job ID: 487971186
Originally Posted on: 8/3/2025
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