Fingerlift Driver - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As a Powered Equipment Operator, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital for meeting standards in safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a significant difference to the team and the company's mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Ability to work with a box cutter.
Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Ability to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Ability to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Ability to walk long distances.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.
Reliability.
Strong work ethic.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

Work with forklifts, jack lifts, and high lifts to support product movement throughout the facility.
Meet specific certifications during the qualification period.
Work their scheduled shift and potentially overtime depending on production demands.
Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 with a box cutter.
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Work in a wet and humid environment.
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 strong 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.
May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.
Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Lift objects using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $21.50/hour
$0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through Guild partnership
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree at an accredited college or university
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offering tools and resources for quality of life (support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, etc.)