Motive Power Operator - 2nd Shift

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!

1. Must be able to operate and maintain refrigeration system,

• Engine Room Startup & Shutdown.
• Liquid Level Management between Systems
• Temperature Monitoring
• Refrigeration and HVAC Unit Monitoring
• Service Refrigeration Evaporators Plant Wide.
• Control station Diagnoses and Repair
• All Refrigeration Alarm Systems and Remedies
• Liquid Pumps
• Condenser Management
• NH3 Emission Detection
• Fill out Log Sheets
• All Motor Diagnoses and Replacement
• Be able to use Respirator, [ Clean Shaven and Physical].
• Complete PMs as needed

2. Must be able to operate and maintain Steam system,

• Boiler Startup and Shutdown
• Boiler Re-Start Procedures
• All Steam alarms and Remedies
• Boiler DA System
• Steam and Condensate return piping
• All Motor Diagnoses and Replacement
• Fill out Log Sheets
• Complete PMs as needed

3. Must be able to operate and maintain Compressed Air System

• Air Compressor Startup and shutdown
• Air Dryer System
• All Air Alarm Systems and Remedies
• All Motor Diagnoses and Replacement
• Fill out Log Sheets
• Complete PMs as needed

4. Must be able to operate and maintain Waste Water System

• Operate DAFT System
• Perform PH test and adjustments
• Rotor Screen Operation
• Pit Pump operation
• All Motor Diagnoses and Replacement
• Fill out Log Sheets
• Complete PMs as needed

5. Must help keep all areas of Motive Power Painted, Clean, and Presentable

6. Refrigeration Background Preferred

Relocation Package Available Yes

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 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 757-357-1595.

Check out this video to learn more about this role!