Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver is a Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods who supports production by moving products throughout the facility using powered equipment. Team members help maintain a safe, efficient production line and uphold standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. The role requires meeting specific equipment certifications during the qualification period and may require overtime based on production demands. This physically demanding position involves repetitive movements, prolonged standing, walking, bending, and working in varied temperature and environmental conditions. Team members must follow oral and written instructions and use required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift and walk long distances.
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Be able to work with a box cutter.
Work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees, as well as wet and humid environments.
Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; work in noisy environments using personal protective equipment.
Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong odors.
Climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout a shift.
Meet the physical demands of the position, which may include repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Have the close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus required for the role.
Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and other powered industrial trucks to move products throughout the facility.
Support essential production tasks and coworkers while helping maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Meet required equipment certifications during the qualification period.
Work the scheduled shift and overtime when required by production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.