Warehouse

Smithfield Foods • Salt Lake, UT

5d

About The Position

Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators at Smithfield Foods support safe, high-quality food production by moving products throughout the facility and supporting coworkers. The role contributes to a safe, efficient production line and requires reliability, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. Employees must obtain specific certifications during the qualification period and may need certification to operate equipment. The work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination. 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.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
• Able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts; in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees; and in wet, humid, noisy environments with strong odors.
• Able to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Able to climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, twist repetitively, and walk long distances.
• May need certification to operate equipment used in 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.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work the scheduled shift and overtime as production demands require.

Responsibilities

• Operate or work with 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.
• Work the scheduled shift and overtime when required by production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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