Blender 2nd Shift - Wichita Kansas

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posted On: 04/26/2024

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're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $18.50/hour
$.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Core Responsibilities:Continuous standing in one location for long periods (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 surfacesClimbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platformsCarrying, 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.Working in cold environments of 20-- to 45-- FWorking in hot environments exceeding 100-- FFrequent contact with animal fatsFrequent 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 repetitionUsing 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 staffAdditional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs Qualifications
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. Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required.Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.Must possess problem solving skills and leadership qualities.Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies. Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working in cold environments of 20-- to 45-- FWorking in hot environments exceeding 100-- FFrequent contact with animal fats Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetitionFrequent static and/or awkward work postures with neck and spine while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and armsLifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbsCarrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loadsWalking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfacesClimbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platformsContinuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.Salary Range$18.50 - $19.48 More...

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