Floater

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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 await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $18.70/hour $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Production Hot Dog Stuffer, operates stuffing machine and equipment by setting casing size and product specifications. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assembles, disassembles and sets up machine Checks Equipment for missing or loose parts Hangs hotdogs in cellulose casing on a metal rod to be placed in oven. Rod weights 20-50lbs Performs various checks and documentation of data ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS: Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break) Working at fixed workstation locations which are conveyor line paced. Working at fixed workstation locations which are conveyor line paced. Walking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads. Lifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbs. Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers. Frequent contact with animal fats Frequent static and/or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools, equipment, electrical devices, controls and possibly powered industrial trucks. Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs 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.

Requirements

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.
Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
Requires mechanical aptitude
Must be able to keep up with line speed
Must be able to perform Lockout/Tag out
Be able to lift up to 50lbs continuously

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assembles, disassembles and sets up machine
Checks Equipment for missing or loose parts
Hangs hotdogs in cellulose casing on a metal rod to be placed in oven.
Rod weights 20-50lbs
Performs various checks and documentation of data
Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break)
Working at fixed workstation locations which are conveyor line paced.
Walking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces
Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms
Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.
Lifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbs.
Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
Frequent contact with animal fats
Frequent static and/or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms.
A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition
Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools, equipment, electrical devices, controls and possibly powered industrial trucks.
Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
opportunities for career growth and professional development
Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Our company invests in your future.
We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.