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Smithfield Foods · Milan, MO

# Harvest - Operator/Loader - 3rd Shift

Milan, MO Full-time $22.70/hour Operations 

Listed on Smithfield Foods’s official careers site. Posted November 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Smithfield Foods’s careers site →](https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Milan-MO/Harvest---Operator-Loader---3rd-Shift_R-2026-14864)

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## Job description

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!

### Job Description

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.70/hour $1/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

General Plant Labor Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc.

Shovel and clean up spills in the plant
- Keep barrels emptied of trash and product
- Clean equipment from top to bottom
- Help unstop screw conveyors Cut plastic and product off of screw Keep Floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains Expected to perform other duties as assigned
- Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage Qualifications: Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred
- Knowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment
- Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to climb stairs and silos
- Ability to stand for entire shift
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 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.

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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 4 days
- Location: Milan, MO
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $22.70/hour[Apply on Smithfield Foods’s careers site →](https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Milan-MO/Harvest---Operator-Loader---3rd-Shift_R-2026-14864)

## Hiring at Smithfield Foods
- Open jobs: 553
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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