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Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: The Operator I is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining machinery used in the production process. This role ensures equipment runs efficiently, materials are loaded correctly, and finished products meet quality standards. Operators perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, follow safety protocols, and maintain accurate production records. Responsibilities of the Position: • Operate at least one type of primary packaging capability; including handling, forming, sealing, weighing, and discharge systems of finished packaged goods, • Select and verify recipe selection for primary packaging equipment and PPCs, and adjust scales to maintain target weights if applicable, • Maintain approved centerline settings and restore them after downtime or change overs, • Maintain adherence to manufacturing instructions (MI) per item, • Create finished good lot codes both manually and systematically on a daily basis, • Perform autonomous maintenance (AM) per line form and frequency, • Conduct startup and shut down procedures safely and per SOP, • Perform 1st pass troubleshooting of common issues, such as film tracking, seal defects, and weight variations, • Escalate issues using the help chain and participate in DMS 1 Communications, • Maintain all equipment to ensure efficient running, • Report any machine deficiencies to Maintenance as needed, • Supply all materials to each employee at the line when required to do so, • Complete required quality checks, inspections, and documentation, • Maintain 5S standards and equipment cleanliness, • Assign duties to employees at the line as needed, • Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork, • Attend selected meetings, • Perform other duties as assigned by ManagementRequirements: Qualifications: • 0-2 years Operator experience, • Average math skills and proven ability to perform tasks, • Ability to read and interpret company documents, • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, • Mechanical or machine operation experience Food Safety Responsibilities: • Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness), • Participate in company GMP walks, • Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring Working Conditions: • Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees, • This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business., • This position may require the employee to work at other facilities than their own to meet the needs of the business, • Working Shifts between 8 and 12 hours, • Able to work in a facility where milk, eggs, peanuts, soy and/or wheat allergens are processed, with or without accommodation. Physical Requirements: • Active position that requires standing, walking, reaching, and bending, • Able to operate industrial equipment and company specific equipment., • Associate must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and

Job Description The Sanitation Coordinator The QA Sanitation Assistant Supervisor will assist the QA Sanitation Supervisor in developing, administering and maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs that assure the production of high quality, safe products. Shift Hours: 12:00 am to 8am . Days off: Thursday and Sunday Food Safety Role & Responsibility: As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and Quality Statement, FSSC 22000/Global Food Safety Policy/Food Safety Goals, Visitor/Food/Site Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Blood borne Pathogens. Some additional items will include: Duties and Responsibilities: • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position., • Compliance to SOP's, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other FE policies., • Ability to prioritize work assignments., • Attention to detail and the ability to analyze and interpret data., • Ability to achieve results in a fast paced, dynamic environment., • Ensure that the Plant and grounds are in compliance with all Sanitation regulations required for food plants per the CFR, and internal and third party audit criteria., • Using only Organic Approved chemicals to maintain our organic certification., • Conducting Sanitation audits of the plant on a daily basis., • Ensuring that all Sanitation Employees are trained in proper sanitation practices by reviewing and monitoring third party contractor records and/or procedures., • Ensuring that proper documentation is prepared showing that Sanitation has been conducted in accordance with all required regulations., • Observe and report 3rd shift employee performance., • Performs cleaning tasks, oversees, trains and directs the facilities cleaning crew in maintaining the cleanliness of the food processing equipment, restrooms, offices, lobby, warehouses, main production facility and outside grounds in accordance to company standards., • Complete required paperwork and documentation as directed by the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager., • Take daily inventory of chemicals, daily attendance and report down time from deficiencies during pre-op inspection to supervisor in a timely manner., • Ensure chemicals are securely locked., • Assure that only company approved sanitation supplies and tools are used., • Work collaboratively with all other departments on a daily basis. Requirements: • Strong technical knowledge of food processing., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Proficiency in computer usage (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)., • Able to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English., • Able to guide third party sanitation personnel and coordinate scheduling of cleaning tasks in accordance with FEX priorities., • Can safely handle chemicals and tools according to GMP's, SSOP's and all Fresh Express specifications., • Ability to show initiative in looking for tasks and keeping the crew busy with cleaning tasks., • Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff., • Ability to interface successfully at all levels in a multi-cultural environment., • Intermediate computer skills including intermediate MS Office., • Self-directed and able to work independently, • Ability to organize, track and manage a variety of concurrent activities and projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Other Desired Qualifications/Skills: • Bilingual English/Spanish., • Experience with FSSC 22000 or equivalent system., • Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and setting up of production machinery and mechanical equipment. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, focusing on maintaining desirable production and quality levels with maximum safety standards. Self-motivated, with the ability to complete assigned tasks with the minimal amount of supervision. Fluency in English is mandatory. Responsibilities of the Position: • Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on packaging lines, • Perform packaging line setups, • Provide Maintenance support during product trials, • Assist with and train Operators on autonomous maintenance procedures, • Suggest, request, and manage parts and inventory to ensure timely maintenance and repair operations., • Comply with requirements regarding logged work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), • Resolve work requests that come in via radio calls, • Escalate issues using the help chain and participate in DMS 1 communications, • Receive training from other Maintenance Technicians and/or Supervisors, • Maintain 5S standards and a clean and safe work area, • Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork. Comply with OSHA safety and GMP standards, • Perform other duties as assigned by ManagementRequirements: Qualifications: • 1-2 years of industrial maintenance experience required, • Experience in food environment preferred, • High school diploma or GED required, • Ability to perform technical skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines, • Can read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service, research parts needed to ensure adequate inventory, • Required to supply own tools, • Average math skills, • Ability to use a handheld tablet, • Ability to learn the CMMS used at CW (ManagerPlus), • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Food Safety Responsibilities: • Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness), • Participate in company GMP walks, • Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring Working Conditions: • Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees, • Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed, • This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business, • This position may require the employee to work at facilities other than their own to meet the needs of the business, • Working shifts between 8 and 12 hours, • Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Safety Boots ($150 stipend for Safety Boots will be provided every other year), • Able to work in a facility where milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, and/or wheat allergens are processed, with or without accommodation Physical Requirements: • Physical dexterity to perform installation and troubleshooting work with the facilities (interior and exterior) safely and efficiently., • Abilities may include but are not limited to:, • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools, • Bending at the waist, • Kneeling, crouching, standing for extended periods of time, • Reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials, • Hearing and speaking to exchange information, • Seeing to perform skilled work and read meters or gauges, • Lifting and carrying heavy equipment or materials, • Working in cramped spaces, • Use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties

Job Description Primary Purpose: The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of quality technicians, ensuring products meet safety and quality standards, and managing lab operations and testing. Key duties include training and scheduling staff, monitoring production lines, conducting quality checks, and ensuring compliance with food safety programs like HACCP and SQF. The role requires a strong leader with experience in food manufacturing and good communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities: • Ensure compliance of quality requirements in relation to certifications, customer, state and federal standards, • Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing & Laboratory practices, programs and policies, • Daily GMP audits to ensure an effective transition from sanitation to production, • Knowledge of routine checks for leakers, gas levels, temperature, weights, product moisture and product appearance and able to conduct testing when necessary, • Knowledge of line audits per product specifications and food safety checks and able to perform checks when necessary, • Provide feedback to managers when quality related discrepancies, violations or other issues that occur and need to be resolved, • Investigate quality issues to identify root causes and potential solutions, • Liaison between QA technicians and production, • Support Quality Manager during facility visits, audits and inspections, • Retrieve documentation and records, track down needed individuals and any other information or people as requested during the audit process, • Perform environmental sampling using aseptic techniques, including but not limited to: clean equipment, water, in-process liquids, air and employee hand swabs, • Gather environmental samples and coordinate shipment of samples to contract laboratories for analysis, • Perform ATP swabs, • Ensure chemical concentrations are within specifications, • Conduct testing for No Burn and communicate results, • Enter data into appropriate spreadsheets, • Engage production employees in Good Manufacturing Practices, programs and policies to educate and improve compliance, • Facilitate training sessions with employees when quality programs or policies are implemented or changed, • Back up QA Project technician when not available, • All other duties as assigned. Education, Qualities and Skills Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in science or similar degree or food manufacturing experience preferred, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Self-motivated with ability to work independently, • Effective collaboration and influence skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred, • Attention to detail; thorough and accurate in work Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise a team of quality technicians. Work Environment: Work environment fluctuates between office, laboratory setting and food production areas. Standing is required for 90% of work shift. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat and twist. Must be able to occasionally lift 25-50lbs. Temperatures range from 30°ree;-100°ree;F. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in required areas. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time salaried position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday. Expectations of 45-50 hours per week, to be worked during normal business hours. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for an office environment typically include: 1. Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation., 2. Typing: Frequent use of hands to type on a keyboard and operate a computer mouse., 3. Visual Requirements: Extended periods of viewing a computer screen and reading printed or digital documents., 4. Mobility: Occasional walking or standing, including moving between different areas of the office., 5. Manual Dexterity: The ability to handle office equipment, such as phones, printers, and copiers, and to file documents., 6. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with colleagues, clients, and vendors., 7. Lifting: Occasionally lifting and carrying light objects, typically up to 20 pounds, such as files, documents, or office supplies., 8. Reaching and Bending: Reaching above shoulder height and bending to access files and office supplies., 9. Hearing: Adequate hearing ability to participate in meetings and teleconferences. These requirements ensure that employees can perform their duties effectively and safely within an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Compensation and Benefits: The budgeted salary range for this position is $73,000-$93,000, with a 10% annual bonus potential. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) plan with 4.5% employer contribution, • Paid time off and holidays, • Professional development opportunities, • Employee wellness programs Salary range is based on consideration of required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority, etc. Schuman Cheese reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by Schuman Cheese that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Schuman Cheese does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be held liable for recruiter fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Company DescriptionFor four generations, the Schuman family has earned a reputation for delivering world-class cheese solutions to customers around the globe. Whether importing the best cheeses from Europe, making award-winning cheeses in Wisconsin or crafting inspired new cheese products, Schuman Cheese has never strayed from our core purpose: To enhance everyday eating experiences with the highest quality cheese.For four generations, the Schuman family has earned a reputation for delivering world-class cheese solutions to customers around the globe. \n\nWhether importing the best cheeses from Europe, making award-winning cheeses in Wisconsin or crafting inspired new cheese products, Schuman Cheese has never strayed from our core purpose:\n\nTo enhance everyday eating experiences with the highest quality cheese.

Job DescriptionAbout Us: Our client is a leading food manufacturing company known for producing high-quality products in a fast-paced and modern facility. We pride ourselves on innovation, efficiency, and creating a safe and enjoyable work environment for our team. Our company is committed to offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth. We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Mechanic to join our team and help maintain the smooth operation of our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Position Overview: The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery throughout our modern food manufacturing plant. You will ensure that all systems, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, operate efficiently to keep production running smoothly. If you’re looking for a challenging role with high pay rates and excellent benefits in a thriving industry, this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: • Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, packaging equipment, and other food manufacturing systems., • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime., • Respond quickly to emergency maintenance requests and provide effective solutions to equipment failures., • Install, repair, and maintain motors, drives, and controls, ensuring that all machinery is calibrated and operates correctly., • Work with production teams to ensure equipment is set up and calibrated for efficient operation., • Assist in the installation of new equipment and plant upgrades as necessary., • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, parts usage, and scheduled maintenance tasks., • Ensure compliance with company safety protocols, industry regulations, and sanitation standards., • Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and ordering parts as needed., • Collaborate with management to identify opportunities for process improvements and equipment optimization. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or related fields is preferred., • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food processing or a related industry., • Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills., • Proficient in the use of hand tools, diagnostic tools, welding, and other maintenance equipment., • Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards (such as HACCP) is a plus., • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics., • Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as needed., • Willingness to work on rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime when necessary.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Industrial Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Bartlett, ILHire Type: Direct HireTarget Pay Rate: $34.00 - $35.00/hour (plus OT and safety bonus)Shift: multiple shifts are available • 2nd shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend), • 3rd shift: 10:00pm-6:30am (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend)Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401(k), and additional company benefits.Must-Have Skills:, • Industrial maintenance in food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing, • Mechanical troubleshooting: bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, drive systems, • Basic electrical troubleshooting (low-voltage systems), • PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley & Siemens)., • Pneumatics and production equipment repair, • Preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs, • Food processing equipment: mixers, cooking/cooling systems, conveyors, packaging equipment, • Welding and fabrication (stainless steel, MIG/TIG preferred), • CMMS experience, • GMP, HACCP, SQF, 5S, and LOTO complianceJob Summary:We are seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing food processing equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, and plant utility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.The ideal candidate has hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.Job Duties:, • Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on food processing and production equipment, • Maintain and repair conveyors, dough and pasta processing equipment, cooking/cooling systems, and packaging machinery, • Troubleshoot mechanical systems including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and drive systems, • Perform basic electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs, • Support facility maintenance including basic plumbing, building repairs, and general upkeep, • Assist with equipment installation, line changeovers, and maintenance projects, • Perform light stainless-steel welding and fabrication (MIG/TIG), • Use CMMS to document maintenance work, repairs, and parts usage, • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, 5S, and LOTO safety standards, • Partner with Production, QA, and Sanitation teams to support safe and efficient operationsQualifications:, • High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred, • 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing, • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in industrial equipment and conveyors, • Basic knowledge of electrical systems and pneumatics, • Basic PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred), • Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings, • Welding/fabrication experience (stainless steel preferred), • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, • Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, weekends, and on-call support as needed Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: The Assistant Supervisor Will Effectively Lead, Coordinate, and direct all tasks associated with running food manufacturing production line(s). Work is to be consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees. Responsibilities of the Position: • Verify all raw materials at production line(s) for accuracy and condition. Ensure materials and packaging Includes the verification of quantity, locator tickets and lot codes. Accuracy of information is critical., • Perform and document material inventory at the production line., • Perform head count and document all employees at the production line., • Request materials for following shift, materials need to be requested a minimum of 2 hours in advance, • Must attend daily shift DDS/Handover meetings to communicate relevant information with the incoming shift personnel., • Notify shift Supervisor immediately when any issues are identified with Safety, Materials, Equipment or People, • Maintains cleanliness of lines at all times, • Ensure employee safety at line, any unsafe conditions need to be reported to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance Manager, • Maintain assigned reports. Accuracy of all paperwork is mandatory, • Monitor the performance of the line to meet standards while maintaining quality. Train all employees on tasks as needed., • Enforce company rules regarding safety, GMP, SQF, discipline, cooperation and teamwork., • Attend selected meetings as required., • Perform other duties as assigned by Management., • Assisting Supervisor with maintaining facility goals, • Work with Supervisor to identify root cause and corrective actions in regard to QC holds and rework.Requirements: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Average math skills and proven ability to perform tasks, • Ability to read and interpret company documents., • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels., • Ability to learn and use ERP system. Food Safety Responsibilities: • Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness), • Participate in company GMP walks, • Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring Working Conditions: • Office setting and warehouse/production environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees Physical Requirements: • Operate standard office equipment!, • Reach with hands and arms., • Lift up to 25 pounds, • Able to operate industrial equipment and company specific equipment, • Associate must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds., • Required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. 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! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations-leading the charge on the front lines. You'll oversee the entire production process, from tracking yields to making real-time adjustments to keep things running smoothly. Ensuring safety and USDA health standards are met at every stage of the manufacturing process will be in your hands. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining the trusted quality that brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and others are known for. As a supervisor, you'll guide and lead production employees during your shifts, ensuring production targets are met on time and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a pivotal role in training, coaching, and motivating your team to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and quality. You'll drive clear communication across all levels, keeping the team aligned with daily objectives and results, all while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs. Plus, you'll oversee the routine maintenance and setup of equipment and facilities to keep everything running at peak performance. This is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic environment where your leadership and expertise will shape the success of the operation. Safety and Compliance: You will perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action as needed. You'll also lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure adherence to HACCP and USDA regulations. Product Quality and Training: You will maintain product quality by enforcing the Food Safety and Food Quality plans, training employees on safe operating procedures (including lock-out/tag-out), and ensuring tasks are performed according to product specifications. Operational Efficiency: You will track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances, working with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows and equipment use to minimize downtime and reduce costs. Team Leadership and Communication: You will direct and provide guidance to hourly production employees, ensuring alignment on safety, quality, and production goals. You'll also lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily. Continuous Improvement: You will analyze key product performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and suggest changes to enhance production efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain high standards of quality. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project. Strong communication skills (oral and written) while leading problem-solving efforts for complex process issues with solid analytical and math abilities. Skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments, capable of working in varying conditions (heat and cold), and willing to work long hours and weekends when needed. This role offers the opportunity to travel up to 5% of the time. If you're savvy with SAP, internet tools, spreadsheets, Word, order processing, and inventory software, we want to see your skills in action! Bring your experience in food processing, leadership, and manufacturing to the table-your knowledge of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures will be key to driving success. Bonus points if you're bilingual! We love diverse skills that help us connect and thrive. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Salary Range: $55,000-$83,125 Relocation Package Available No 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.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Responsibilities include providing direct management of shift QA staff and inspection duties encompassing all SPC and Specialist responsibilities and knowledge. Oversees daily training and project objectives, as instructed by the QA Manager, including all product, QMS and SPC inspections. Provides solid leadership within the Plant QA department to achieve the company, plant, and department goals, through various management, evaluation and improvement strategies, aimed at improving overall quality and profitability. Masters and applies all QA policies and procedures in daily interactions with plant production and quality employees. Manages quality programs and exercises technical expertise, including training, assessing performance and making program and process improvements. Assumes QA Manager duties, when needed. This is a 2nd shift position (2-11pm approximately). Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows: • Demonstrates ownership and practical knowledge of all applicable QA and Regulatory programs and applies them throughout daily responsibilities to make sound decisions and execute quality oversight., • Supervises shift Quality Assurance employees and conducts quality inspections., • Works to prevent process or product failures. Focuses on continuous improvement of product quality through attention to process details and specifications with organized activities, including Operations and Quality Assurance., • Trains employees in quality functions, daily product shows, being current on specs and updating operations, monitors giveaway and yields for opportunities., • Responsible for managing performance plans, work schedules, vacations, assignments and special projects, as well as training and personnel development for direct reports., • Required to conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including micro sampling, to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities. The duties include regular completion of Food Safety, CCP and sanitation paperwork that should ultimately result in no FS deviations. Conducts FMP and Sanitation audits as directed with documented corrective actions and follow-up, as necessary. Takes action in response to negative micro and Shelf Life data to drive improvement., • Completes reassessments of SQF Quality Plan if:, • Addition or removal of processing steps, • Introduction of new product with processing steps not in currently included in Quality Analysis, • At a minimum SQF Quality Plan is reassessed annually., • Oversees the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals outlined in 2.4.2, the food safety plan outlined in 2.4.3 and the food quality plan outlined in 2.4.4;, • Takes appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF System., • Communicates to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System., • In the absence of key personnel the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities. The 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. QUALIFICATIONS: 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 to perform the essential functions. • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a Science field and 2-3 years' experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Working knowledge and understanding of food safety - quality assurance principles and meat processing required., • Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and SSOP requirements., • HACCP Certified, preferred., • SQF Certified Expert, preferred., • Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards., • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (2nd Shift) Department: 06598 - Production Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time Reports to (Title): 2nd Shift Superintendent FLSA: Exempt - Salaried Job Summary: Provide direct supervision to hourly employees in the manufacturing and packaging of meat products. Train, direct, coach and lead the production work team in the day-to-day operations to meet production, safety, quality and sanitation requirements. Drive the communication of production goals and objectives as well as results in order to effectively motivate the team to maintain a high standard of product quality while maximizing plant efficiencies. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Ensures standard operating procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Quality requirements are followed at all times. • Monitor and train employees for adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), • Oversees the pre-operational setup and adjustments of equipment and ensures preventative maintenance has been performed on all equipment according to schedule., • Participates in safety/environmental self-audits & visual checks, champions all safety activities for the department and helps to develop and meet plant safety goals., • Conducts regular meetings with employees to provide training and facilitate communication., • Participates in the production scheduling process and provides input to establish headcount needs based upon volume requirements., • Maintain a competent, trained work force at determined headcount levels to meet production needs., • Evaluate the performance of hourly employees and provide training as needed., • Monitor raw material needs and supply. Order needed materials from in-house supply. Follow up on all requisitions, projects, and requests., • Ensure compliance to company policies and enforce safety regulations., • Ensure adherence to product specifications throughout the manufacturing process., • Responsible for coaching & directing a team of hourly employees to meet production schedules., • Track cost savings projects to meet objectives and develops or recommends future cost savings projects to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product., • Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department and/or production crew., • Address employee relations issues promptly and effectively, issue corrective actions when needed., • Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve department goals., • Maintain department time and production records and ensure accuracy., • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments., • Perform activities of employees supervised on an as-needed basis., • Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws., • Position supervises 35 to 50 direct hourly production and/or sanitation associates, • In the employee's absence an alternate Production Supervisor (different department) will complete the roles and activities this position is responsible for., • This is a 2nd shift position (2:00pm to 11pm) or modified weekly scheduled of days worked including many Saturdays. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience requirement Minimum: • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field is required., • 2 to 4 years of meat industry experience preferred., • Must have strong and effective verbal and written communication., • Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software for department reporting and record keeping., • Bilingual English and Spanish a plus., • Must have a strong reasoning ability with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draws valid conclusions., • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Preferred: College Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, Industrial Technology, Business, etc. and/or related field preferred. Two years quality experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Language and Technical Skills requirement • Understanding of HACCP, microbiology, regulatory and Quality Process Control. Reasoning Ability:, • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions., • Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables., • Ability to think logically, unemotionally and quickly to take appropriate actions needed to correct impromptu situations. Must be observant and aware of surroundings and be able to transfer accumulated knowledge to differing situations. Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor., • The employee is subject to production environment approximately 90 percent of the work time. (wet environment with temperatures < 45 degrees), • High noise levels from operating machines., • Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts., • Skin exposure to animal fat, grease, and chemicals. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics 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 moderate. When the employee is required to perform duties in the production area, the employee will be continuously exposed to temperatures ranging from 35 - 45 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. WHY WORK AT SMITHFIELD? At Smithfield Packaged Meats Division we are always looking for talented associates. We are committed to recruit, retain and promote employees with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. We seek individuals with outstanding characteristics of leadership and a bias toward action. The successful applicant should desire a broad base exposure to all aspects within the business enterprise while taking pride in ownership of results within a cross functional team. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. To apply please go to our website @ _ or email your resume to: slaing@smithfield.com. Smithfield Packaged Meats Division is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. Smithfield Packaged Meats Division participates in the E-Verify program.

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. 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! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations-leading the charge on the front lines. You'll oversee the entire production process, from tracking yields to making real-time adjustments to keep things running smoothly. Ensuring safety and USDA health standards are met at every stage of the manufacturing process will be in your hands. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining the trusted quality that brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and others are known for. As a supervisor, you'll guide and lead production employees during your shifts, ensuring production targets are met on time and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a pivotal role in training, coaching, and motivating your team to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and quality. You'll drive clear communication across all levels, keeping the team aligned with daily objectives and results, all while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs. Plus, you'll oversee the routine maintenance and setup of equipment and facilities to keep everything running at peak performance. This is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic environment where your leadership and expertise will shape the success of the operation. Safety and Compliance: You will perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action as needed. You'll also lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure adherence to HACCP and USDA regulations. Product Quality and Training: You will maintain product quality by enforcing the Food Safety and Food Quality plans, training employees on safe operating procedures (including lock-out/tag-out), and ensuring tasks are performed according to product specifications. Operational Efficiency: You will track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances, working with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows and equipment use to minimize downtime and reduce costs. Team Leadership and Communication: You will direct and provide guidance to hourly production employees, ensuring alignment on safety, quality, and production goals. You'll also lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily. Continuous Improvement: You will analyze key product performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and suggest changes to enhance production efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain high standards of quality. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project. Strong communication skills (oral and written) while leading problem-solving efforts for complex process issues with solid analytical and math abilities. Skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments, capable of working in varying conditions (heat and cold), and willing to work long hours and weekends when needed. This role offers the opportunity to travel up to 5% of the time. If you're savvy with SAP, internet tools, spreadsheets, Word, order processing, and inventory software, we want to see your skills in action! Bring your experience in food processing, leadership, and manufacturing to the table-your knowledge of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures will be key to driving success. Bonus points if you're bilingual! We love diverse skills that help us connect and thrive. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Salary Range: $55,000-$83,125 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.

Job Description Title: Production Manager - Bilingual Location: Downers Grove, IL Salary Range: $105,000 – $120,000 + Bonus Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO and additional company benefits Sponsorship: No sponsorship available A rapidly growing global food manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Manager to help lead one of its largest U.S. manufacturing operations located in the western Chicago suburbs. This individual will serve as a key operational leader supporting a large-scale, high-output production environment operating 24x6. The ideal candidate will have strong food manufacturing leadership experience, bilingual Spanish/English communication skills, and the ability to lead frontline production teams in a fast-paced environment with a heavy operational floor presence. Key Responsibilities: • Lead daily food production operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility, • Drive safety, quality, labor efficiency, and production KPI performance, • Supervise and develop frontline production leadership and hourly teams, • Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and planning teams, • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, and USDA standards, • Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives Qualifications: • Food manufacturing leadership experience required, • Bilingual Spanish/English required, • Experience leading large production teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments, • Strong operational leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Flexible to support rotating schedules and occasional Saturdays This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing global manufacturer with strong long-term advancement potential.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Packaging Automation TechnicianLocation: Bartlett, ILHire Type: Direct HireTarget Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.00/hour (plus OT and safety bonus)Shift: multiple shifts are available • 2nd shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend), • 3rd shift: 10:00pm-6:30am (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend)Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401(k), and additional company benefits.Must-Have Skills:, • High-speed automated packaging equipment troubleshooting and repair, • Mechanical troubleshooting, calibration, alignment, and machine setup, • PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley & Siemens), • Pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, and automation systems, • Food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing experience, • Preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs, • CMMS experience, • GMP, HACCP, SQF, and LOTO complianceJob Summary:We are seeking a Packaging Automation Technician to support high-speed automated packaging equipment in a food or CPG manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, and optimizing packaging machinery to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated packaging equipment including cartoners, flow wrappers, HFFS/VFFS systems, tray sealers, conveyors, servo-driven equipment, and pneumatic systems.Job Duties:, • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed packaging equipment and automated production lines, • Perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, machine setup, calibration, alignment, and timing adjustments, • Support packaging equipment including:, • Cartoners, • Flow wrappers, • HFFS/VFFS systems, • Tray sealers, • Conveyors, • Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, sensor, servo motor, and basic electrical systems, • Optimize machine performance, packaging line efficiency, and equipment reliability, • Read schematics, technical drawings, and OEM manuals, • Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities and repairs, • Support GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance, • Assist with equipment installation, startup, and continuous improvement initiativesQualifications:, • High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred, • 2+ years of experience maintaining high-speed packaging equipment in food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing, • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and automation experience, • Experience with pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, conveyors, and automated packaging systems, • Basic PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred), • Ability to read schematics and technical manuals, • Welding/fabrication experience is a plus, • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible shifts as needed Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.