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When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!\nYour Opportunity\nCompensation: $17.75/hour\nThe Feed Mill Operator is trained to tend, operate, and oversee all of the operator areas within the mill (i.e. receiving, batching, production floor, loadout, etc.) to assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity and safety by performing assigned duties.\nCore Responsibilities\nFollows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas, including flushing procedures for batching and pelleting, along with record keeping.\nOperates all equipment/tools (computer, grinders, tools, fork lift, etc.) in all areas.\nPrepares and maintains shift activity reports, tracks production reports, sampling reports, bag dump reports, reconciliations, etc.\nRegulates flow of materials and observes flow to ensure attainment of specified products.\nPerforms daily feed, bulk and micro ingredient inventory.\nPerforms housekeeping duties as requested by the supervisor, is responsible for keeping designated area clean while supporting co-workers in other areas.\nMaintains and ensures the safety of all employees and assets of the company.\nAcquires and maintains necessary certifications (weigh master, fork lift, etc.).\nResponsible for filling micro-ingredient, tote system, and maintaining necessary stock at the batching areas and receiving when need.\nResponsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.\nResponsible for understanding and complying with company IPS and EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties. \nReport all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.\nReads and understands the company’s emergency notification process \nConducts duties in a way that maintains compliance with ISO22000 Feed Safety and Quality Program, including opportunities for continuous improvement.\nThe 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.\n Qualifications\nTo 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.\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. \nAbility to read and understand documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. \nAbility to recognize critical areas of the mill control feed/ingredient system. \nAbility to read and speak English. \nBasic computer skills desired \nMust be able to work an average of 50 hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekend when required \nMust be supportive of the mission of producing high quality pellet feed. \nMust be tolerable and willing to learn and perform the different areas of the feed mill process. \nMust be able to work week-ends and holidays. \nAbility to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. \nAbility to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.\n Work Environment & Physical Demands\nThe work environment characteristics & 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.\nVision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.\nOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.\nFrequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and speak or listen.\nMust be able to tolerate extreme ranges of seasonal temperatures (hot to cold).\nMust be able to tolerate grain dust, chemical odors, and frequently noisy conditions.\nWill work in wet and/or humid conditions, and around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and cold.\nIndSPR - Hog Production\n\nRelocation Package Available\n\nNo\n\nEEO Information\nSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. 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