Smokehouse Operator - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Wichita, KS

92d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Smokehouse Operator, you will operate batch ovens and brine chillers by setting cooking and chill cycles. This position requires problem-solving responsibilities and ensures work is completed safely and within established quality parameters. You will be responsible for loading and unloading products, taking chill temperatures, and accurately filling out required Food Safety and Quality paperwork. The role involves continuous standing, working at fixed workstation locations, and performing various physical tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in the 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.
• Be able to stand extreme temperature changes from hot to cold.
• Be able to push and pull continuously heavy loads of product, may weigh up to 1500lbs, assisted by a rail system.
• Be able to pay close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads product and places it into the brine and chiller to get to required temperatures.
• Takes chill temperatures and accurately fills out required Food Safety and Quality paperwork.
• Weights and verifies logs and inputs product information into computer scale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $19.85 /hour.
• $0.50/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods