Material Handler - (Night Shift)

Smithfield Foods • Greenville, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Meal Plant Material Handler operates powered industrial vehicles/equipment for transporting, loading, and unloading both raw material and finished product in the bakery meal production process. Expected to carry out job tasks to assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity and safety. Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Must be able to work with and around a wide range of bakery waste products some of which will contain allergens (i.e. peanuts).
• Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Must be able to work an average of 50-hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekends when required. Longer hours may be required based upon business need.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, or other powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain necessary certifications (weigh master, fork lift, articulated loader, skid steer, tractor, etc.).
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, or other powered industrial vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all duties, including inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles, housekeeping, and inventory management.
• Operates powered industrial vehicles in all areas.
• Regulates blending of materials as instructed to ensure attainment of specified product consistency and moisture.
• Assists with inventory.
• Performs assigned housekeeping duties by taking the initiative to assist other workers in maintaining and ensuring the orderliness of all areas of the plant.
• Spot trailers for unloading.
• Unloads both bulk and palletized trailers.
• Performs all work tasks in a manner consistent with the site’s Environmental Management System Policy to include: Following all established environmental policies and procedures; Reporting all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor; Understanding the EMS Policy and the Significant Aspects Related to their job; and, Understanding the proper steps to follow in the event of an environmental emergency.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner so as to protect the assets of the company and reduce risks to other workers.

Benefits

• Full time dependable employment!
• Benefits after 90 days!
• medical plans
• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED