Production Machine Operator

MedStar Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks motivated individuals for production roles in Kansas City, MO, with competitive pay and benefits. Responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a willingness to learn and work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is valuable.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and operate machinery is required.
• Openness to long hours or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems to prevent downtime.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work area.

Skills

Ability to operate equipment safely

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Experience in the food industry preferred

Job description

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!

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.85/hour

$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift position

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories. Popular brands include Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, Farmland, Armour, Farmer John, Kretschmar, John Morrell, Cook's, Gwaltney, Carando, Margherita, Curly's, Healthy Ones, Morliny, Krakus, and Berlinki. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Core Responsibilities

Set up and operate various production equipment.

Use computer controls to adjust programs, settings and parameters.

Trouble shoot problems effectively to prevent downtime.

Effectively communicate with Processing Supervisor, Blender Operator, Rework Handler, Trainer and line personnel to maximize efficiency and minimize down time.

Help prepare and conduct effective product changeovers.

Be able to perform minor mechanical adjustments.

Be able to use various tools (screwdriver, hammer, wrench, pliers, etc...)

Take apart production equipment at end of run for sanitation crew.

Follow our color code system in regards to food safety.

Other typical processing duties.

Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Change or clean grind plates at breaks and lunch.

Other duties as directed by Supervisor.

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.

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!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.85/hour

• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift position

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories. Popular brands include Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, Farmland, Armour, Farmer John, Kretschmar, John Morrell, Cook's, Gwaltney, Carando, Margherita, Curly's, Healthy Ones, Morliny, Krakus, and Berlinki. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various production equipment.

• Use computer controls to adjust programs, settings and parameters.

• Trouble shoot problems effectively to prevent downtime.

• Effectively communicate with Processing Supervisor, Blender Operator, Rework Handler, Trainer and line personnel to maximize efficiency and minimize down time.

• Help prepare and conduct effective product changeovers.

• Be able to perform minor mechanical adjustments.

• Be able to use various tools (screwdriver, hammer, wrench, pliers, etc...)

• Take apart production equipment at end of run for sanitation crew.

• Follow our color code system in regards to food safety.

• Other typical processing duties.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Change or clean grind plates at breaks and lunch.

• Read scale in order to maintain proper weight per specification.

• Other duties as directed by Supervisor.

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.

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.

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Willingness to add to knowledge base and skillset.

• May be required to work long hours and weekends as department and plant operations demand.

• Experience in the food industry, preferred.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Relocation Package Available No

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.

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