Packaging Machine Operator

Smithfield Foods•Kansas City, MO

1d•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 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

Must be able to read numeric signage in English
Must be able to read instructions written in English
Must be able to operate computers
Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, twist frequently during the shift
Ability to walk frequently within department, and ability to stand during the entire production shift
Ability to follow Safety Rules and requirements when working in dangerous areas or with power equipment
Ability to learn to accurately read and understand batch cards
Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math equations for precision measurements
Ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to work with others and as a team
Ability to learn while training with an experienced Packaging Machine Operator
Ability to use a utility knife safely that will be provided by the company
Must have visual acuity to perceive difference in color, and to operate machinery
Ability to work indoors in a mixing production facility and to be exposed to the smell and dust of different raw spices as these are being blended into commercial formulas.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, preferred
Machine Operator experience, preferred
Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Procedures and other Food Safety and Quality requirements, preferred.
Knowledge and experience in Food Industry, a plus.

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 to appropriate specifications as found in computer 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 and use by all equipment employees.
Sets up scales, check weigher and metal detector correctly and monitors their operation during shift
Ensures daily production is ran according to sequence stated in the batch cards
Operates laptop computer to produce labels or placards for each run
Ensures lot numbers from packaging materials and blended product are recorded on batch card
Ensures packaging machine is filled with appropriate finished blends
Ensures correct packaging materials are used for each product, in accordance to specifications, and replenishes materials as needed (i.e. roll of film, labels)
Ensures that all packaged product goes through 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 wash between production change-overs and validates proper cleanliness by following specific change-over procedures
Retools equipment during changeovers
Follows GMPs & Safety rules and policies
Other duties as assigned
Follows job rotation in assigned line to support Packers
Moves packaging materials and supplies to production line as necessary