Material Handler - Grinder

Smithfield Foods•Kinston, NC

24d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefit packages Hourly compensation starting at $19.70/hour $1.00/ hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and more In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Core Responsibilities Production employees at Smithfield handle materials and use hand tools, machinery and equipment to help deliver good food responsibility to American’s dinner table. Ensure proper production standards are set in place at the beginning of each shift. The Material Handler will use material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to move product, put away product in the fill locations and replenish product to manufacturing process. Core Responsibilities Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment. Utilize labels, and material movement documentation. Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage. Understand product storage methods, heights, and counting methods used when working with containers of product. Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and labels. Consistently meet established company production and service level standards. Utilize good housekeeping processes. Utilize effective food safety measures. Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste. Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description. Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure. Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified fork lift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
This position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about day-to-day operations.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during shift.
Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels.
Must obtain proper powered industrial truck certifications during initial training phase.
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment.
Utilize labels, and material movement documentation.
Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage.
Understand product storage methods, heights, and counting methods used when working with containers of product.
Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and labels.
Consistently meet established company production and service level standards.
Utilize good housekeeping processes.
Utilize effective food safety measures.
Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste.
Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description.
Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure.
Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
opportunities for career growth and professional development
robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones
medical plans, our 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 designed to help you reach your full potential.
partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.