Ham-Stuffer Operator - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

15h•$20

About The Position

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 – $19.85/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. POSITION SUMMARY: Production Ham 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.

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
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
Be able to lift up to 60 lbs. continuously
Working in cold environments of 20° to 45° F
Working in hot environments exceeding 100° F

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assembles, disassembles and sets up machine
Checks Equipment for missing or loose parts
Ensures product is stuffed to meet quality standards
Performs various checks and documentation of data
Continuous walking short distances from point A to point B (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
Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs
May perform other duties as assigned.