Grinder Operator - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

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 Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.30/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. The Production Grinder, operates Grinder to grind meat to weight matching blend cards. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the Food Safety and quality parameters established. 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.
Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required.
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 maintain throughput standards.
Must be able to perform Lockout/Tag out.
Must have basic Math skills.
Able to operate Power Industrial Truck (PIT).
Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Identifies different types of meat and grinds to specifications
Breaks down and moves combos and vats
Performs all grinder checks both operational and HACCP
Accurately fills out Foods Safety and Quality paperwork - Performs various checks and documentation of data
Must be able to do other duties as specified by Supervisor or Lead