Smithfield Foods
MaterialHandler
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“Material Handler at Smithfield Foods. Support movement of product throughout the facility. Perform essential production tasks”
What You'll Achieve.
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 over the course of an entire shift, 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
At least 18 years of age, Willing and able to 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 work, 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
Nice to Have
Meeting specific certifications during the qualification period, Certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
What You'll Do.
Support movement of product throughout the facility
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; Contribute to 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.** 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. **Apply Now!** **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. Powered Equipment Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. **Physical Demands & Work Environment** _To perform this job successf
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