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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!

Your Opportunity

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, we’re a $16-billion global food company with more than 63,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.85/hour

• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

• Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
 

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various production equipment.

• Use computer controls to adjust programs, settings and parameters.

• Trouble shoot problems effectively to prevent downtime.

• Effectively communicate with Processing Supervisor, Blender Operator, Rework Handler, Trainer and line personnel to maximize efficiency and minimize down time.

• Help prepare and conduct effective product changeovers.

• Be able to perform minor mechanical adjustments.

• Be able to use various tools (screwdriver, hammer, wrench, pliers, etc…)

• Take apart production equipment at end of run for sanitation crew.

• Follow our color code system in regard to food safety.

• Other typical processing duties.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Change or clean grind plates at breaks and lunch.

• Read scale in order to maintain proper weight per specification.

• Other duties as directed by Supervisor.

IndSPR-Ops

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.

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Willingness to add to knowledge base and skillset.

• May be required to work long hours and weekends as department and plant operations demand.

• Experience in the food industry, preferred.

• 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary Description

• Assemble, operate, and disassemble various blending equipment.

• Gather and verify ingredients and labels for production and blending.

• Assemble and navigate the inventory scan gun to track real time inventory usage.

• Communicate with Processing Operator and Supervisor to reduce downtime.

• Record ingredient lot numbers and other information for proper documentation.

• Properly label all products with top, bottom and allergen labels if needed.

• Clean combo dumper between each combo.

• Follow production schedule and meat usage sheets.

• Deliver properly labeled, blended products to correct processing line

• Wash equipment and line as needed for product changeovers.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Follow our color code system in regard to food safety (including labeling product with appropriate allergen labels).

• Attention to detail in the blending procedure and process.
   

Job Requirements

Food safety and quality are the responsibility of every individual working at Kansas City Sausage Company.  You are expected to:

• Follow USDA/SQF and GMP guidelines.

• Previous blending experience preferred, but not required

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions).

• Be able to work in a 38°F environment.

• Ability to stand 8+ hours per day.

• Mechanical ability to set up various equipment.

• Be able to safely operate a manual pallet jack.

• Ability to carry 50 pounds up to blending level.

• Ability to push or pull up to 2,200 pounds.

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.

EEO/AA 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.

EEO/AA 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.