Smithfield Foods
food
MaterialHandler-2ndShift
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“Material Handler - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Material Handler, Powered Equipment Operator. Operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks. Support movement of product throughout the facility”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver safe, high-quality food; Meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork
Industry & Context.
Physically demanding, Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees), Work in warm areas (over 100 degrees), Work in an environment that is wet and humid, Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance, Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
18 years of age, Understand and follow oral and written instructions, Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms, Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift, Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees), Work in an environment that is wet and humid, Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift, Walk long distances, Physically demanding, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance, Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
What You'll Do.
powered industrial trucks
Support movement of product throughout the facility
Meet specific certifications during qualification period
Perform essential production tasks
Contribute to a positive work environment
Maintain a safe and efficient production line
Ensure products reach families across America
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supporting coworkers; Teamwork
Communication Scope
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Full 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!** **Your Opportunity** Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages. * Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.90/hour * (If 2nd or 3rd Shift) $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd 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. **The Value You’ll Bring** As a Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. **What You’ll Do** Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators will work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks to support movement of product throughout the facility. These positions require meeting specific certifications during the qualification period. These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Pow
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