Inventory- Forklift

Smithfield Foods•Denison, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This job description indicates the nature of production work routinely performed by production employees within the Inventory Control Department at the Smithfield Denison plant. This description is meant to help individuals who may be unfamiliar with food processing and what is required to perform this type of work. Production employees are routinely required to perform a variety of tasks that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, scissors and equipment. This work is typically not physically demanding but can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Good hand-eye coordination and upper extremity motor skills are essential for most job tasks. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.

Requirements

Standing for up to 2 to 3 hours before break
A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movements and repetition related to pinching, gripping, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks
Being able to understand and follow oral instruction from the supervisors and designated staff

Responsibilities

Unload pallets, using a mule, from semi-trailers
Organize the pallets to be disturbed to the various departments
Safely unload pallets from the elevator, to be transported to the warehouse
Using a broom and shovel, clean the floors as needed to ensure the floor is free from debris
Place items marked as allergens in the designated area
Organize the pallets off the elevator by location
Move the pallets using a mule or forklift to the designated location
Using an empty pallet, fill the pallet with the desire products the departments are requesting
Once the pallet is complete, use shrink wrap to secure the pallet
Work in controlled temperature (45 degrees) environment found in a meat processing room.
Be able to lift 75 LBS occasionally
Safely operate a mule or forklift around machinery and people
Attention to detail, make sure you place pallets in the designated location
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
Additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university.