Forklift Operator, 2nd shift

Smithfield Foods•Harrison, OH

11d•$23

About The Position

As a Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods, you will support safe, high-quality food production by moving products throughout the facility and helping maintain a safe and efficient production line. The role involves operating forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and other powered industrial trucks. Operators must meet specific certifications during the qualification period. The work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work a scheduled shift. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with seasonal Saturday overtime. The position is based in production environments that may be cold or warm, wet and humid, noisy, and involve animal blood or carcass parts, strong odors, and sanitation chemicals. Team members must wear required protective equipment and perform repetitive physical tasks. Smithfield offers competitive hourly pay, a second-shift differential, health insurance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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 work the scheduled shift and overtime as needed based on production demands.
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; walk long distances; and climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout a shift.
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, strong odors, sanitation and cleaning chemicals, and wet and humid conditions.
Work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
Work in noisy environments and wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
Use a box cutter.
May need certification to operate equipment required for the position.
Perform physically demanding work that may involve repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifting of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

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