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Smithfield Foods • Wichita, KS

2d

About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you will perform production tasks that support the processing of meat products and help deliver safe, high-quality food. The role involves working with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment, while supporting coworkers and maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork standards. Employees are expected to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. This physically demanding role requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Follow oral and written instructions and meet safety and quality standards.
• Work scheduled shifts; overtime may be required depending on production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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