Material Handler - Weekend Shift

Smithfield Foods • Greenfield, IN

70d • $21

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. The Material Handler will use material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive product into the warehouse, put away product in the fill locations and replenish product into slots.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience with Powered Industrial Equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, heavy lift driver etc.) will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment.
• Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation.
• Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment.
• Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage.
• Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product.
• Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages.
• 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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.93/hour
• $2.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees