Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

1d•$20•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! 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 a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.35/hr $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift position. Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The packaging production line Machine Operator performs a variety of functions including but not limited to the operation of high-speed packaging equipment, completion of daily production and/or QA paperwork. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general instructions.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe operation of packaging production line(s) to deliver a product that meets the customers’ expectations.
Follows Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
Sets packaging machine, stuffing equipment, injection equipment, and other various food manufacturing equipment to appropriate specifications as found in set guidelines or specification logs, and ensures production line has appropriate equipment, configuration, and materials such as x-ray machines, adequate conveyor adjustments, correct packaging film
Inspects equipment for safety guards that are working and used by all employees.
Learn and use LTT for all equipment
Sets up scales, checks weigher and metal detector correctly, and monitors their operation during shift
Ensures daily production is run according to the sequence stated in the schedule
Operates computer to produce labels or placards for each run
Ensures lot numbers from packaging materials and blended products are recorded on the paperwork
Ensures correct packaging materials are used for each product, in accordance with specifications, and replenishes materials as needed (i.e., roll of film, labels)
Ensures that all packaged product goes through the metal detector
Performs net weight checks
Performs packaging integrity checks and labeling checks
Ensures appropriate pattern and count is followed by all Packers who palletize product
Follow allergen control procedures
Performs machine washdown between production change-overs and validates proper cleanliness by following specific changeover procedures
Retools equipment during changeovers
Train staff as backups.
Follows GMPs & Safety rules and policies