Floater-2nd shift

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you will perform essential production tasks and support coworkers to help deliver safe, high-quality food. The work involves processing meat products for consumers using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment. Team members help maintain a safe and efficient production line and meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. The work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Employees must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. The position is for second shift and has a stated starting wage of $19.10 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour second-shift differential. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for eligible full- and part-time team members. Smithfield also offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Be able to perform continuous and repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
Be able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Be willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Be willing and able to work with a knife if trained.
Be able to work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees, in wet and humid conditions, and around strong smells or odors.
Be able to work in noisy environments and wear required PPE, including a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Be able to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
Be able to climb and 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 pounds, lifting heavy objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform production tasks to process meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line and meet safety and quality standards.
Work the scheduled shift and overtime when required by production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.