Production Associate III — Quality & Throughput

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

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.