Utility 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

1d•$20•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! 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 - $19.85/hr Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. Position Summary Production Utility is responsible for performing all facets of all positions within a specific department. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality and food safety parameters established. This position requires problem solving responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required
Must possess problem solving skills and leadership qualities
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.
Ability to learn multiple positions
Must meet performance expectations for the position being covered
Must be mechanically inclined
Detail oriented
Must have Mathematic Skills
Must be able to operate a motortruck and/or forklift
Must be able to lockout/tag out equipment
Must have the ability to use computerized equipment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Cover all department positions in absences
Responsible for setting up line and equipment
Follow product specification sheet for instructions
Accurately fill out all required Food Safety, Quality paperwork and DCS checks
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead
Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break)
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
Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff in English