Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Omaha, NE

15h

About The Position

As a Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods, you will use powered equipment to support movement of product throughout the facility and help deliver safe, high-quality food. The role supports production by maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork standards. Powered Equipment Operators must meet specific certifications during the qualification period. The work can be physically demanding and requires hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Employees must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Be able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
• Be able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Be able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Be able to work with a box cutter.
• Be able to work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas above 100 degrees.
• Be able to work in wet and humid conditions, noisy environments, around strong odors, and with sanitation or cleaning chemicals.
• Be able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, and use personal protective equipment.
• Be able to climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• May need certification to operate equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifting of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and other powered industrial trucks to move product throughout the facility.
• Support production tasks and coworkers while maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
• Meet specific equipment certifications during the qualification period.
• Work the scheduled shift and, when production demands require, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $19.90 per hour.
• $0.50 per hour shift differential for second-shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefits for full- and part-time team members who meet eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed