Production Associate III - 2nd Shift Packaging Process Control Facilitator

Smithfield Foods; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Junction City, KS, is seeking a diligent on-site team member for the production line to perform daily verifications, monitor procedures, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

You will support QA, maintenance and shipping by documenting hourly quality checks, maintaining the hold pallet list, and communicating priorities to keep the line efficient while wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily verifications and monitoring of manufacturing procedures and paperwork as required.
• Repeatedly check product and evaluate the product for the attributes of the UPC packaged.
• Ensure the line complies with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality output of line by performing hourly quality checks and accurately documenting findings to ensure product meets quality standards.
• Ensure all equipment is running properly to get maximum efficiency and throughput.
• Demonstrate effective communication with Maintenance, Quality Assurance (QA) and Shipping with regards to daily priorities, troubleshooting, etc.
• Assist the Quality Assurance (QA) department with check loads, located on the shipping docks, when needed.
• Manage and maintain the hold pallet list during the shift.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

• Perform daily verifications and monitoring of manufacturing procedures and paperwork as required.
• Repeatedly check product and evaluate the product for the attributes of the UPC packaged. These include but are not limited to: labeling, correctness and legibility of code dates, degree of vacuum, product weight, damage to the product, and other visible defects as listed on the Quality Monitor Record.
• Ensure the line complies with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality output of line by performing hourly quality checks and accurately documenting findings to ensure product meets quality standards.
• Ensure all equipment is running properly to get maximum efficiency and throughput.
• Demonstrate effective communication with Maintenance, Quality Assurance (QA) and Shipping with regards to daily priorities, troubleshooting, etc.
• Assist the Quality Assurance (QA) department with check loads, located on the shipping docks, when needed.
• Manage and maintain the hold pallet list during the shift.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

EEO Information

Smithfield 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.