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So I am an ork player and I've read alot about using Kans or Gretchin out in front to provide a cover save for my advancing boys. Is this smart ? I know i will receive a 4+ cover save for having a unit in front of me, but that 4+ save confers right back to my opponent since I also have to shoot through my own unit correct?

Very good plan. Besides, youre orks - your standard boys shooting isnt something youre going to miss too much!

You are correct. Shooting through a unit (either friendly or enemy) grants a 4+ cover save.

Whether or not that is a good tactical decision comes down to the game in question. If your opponent is in cover anyways, throwing a unit in between doesn't give them an added advantage, but does give you one. If your enemy is in the open, you need to weigh the advantages vs the disadvantages.

Also, remember, you can take a cover save or armor save, not both. So, if you're shooting SM, they'll have a 3+ armor save and won't gain any advantage from you giving them a 4+ cover unless you're using AP3 or better.