Equipment Operator - Shipping 1st Shift
About The Position
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! Equipment Operator – Forklift Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.00/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of pet food / treats products. Additionally, responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 6 months forklift experience.
- Must be able to comprehend and pass the PIT training, must also understand safe driving techniques.
- Must be able to properly complete paperwork for production and pre-op check lists.
- Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions and labels.
- Follow established personal safety guidelines and policies.
- Follow established food safety guidelines and policies
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse experience preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- opportunities for career growth and professional development
- robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones
- Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
- elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
- comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential
- partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs
- leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent
- apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
