Dicer-1st shift

Smithfield Foods • Wichita, KS

10d

About The Position

As a Skilled Knife team member at Smithfield Foods, you will perform production tasks that support safe, high-quality food processing and help maintain an efficient production line. The role involves processing meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment. Work is physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Team members must follow oral and written instructions, meet safety and quality standards, and work their scheduled shift. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
• Able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Able and willing to work with a knife and around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Able and willing to work in cold areas (approximately 20–40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees), and in wet and humid conditions.
• Able and willing to wear a hard hat, hearing, eye, and body protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment.
• Able and willing to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong smells or odors.
• Able to climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Use straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, powered Whizard knives, and other knives as needed.
• Support coworkers and help maintain a safe, efficient production line.
• Follow oral and written instructions and applicable safety and quality standards.
• Work the scheduled shift; work overtime when required by production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $20.25 per hour.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A $0.50 per hour shift differential is listed for second shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed