Material Handler- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•North East, MD

About The Position

As a Material Handler/Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods, you will support the movement of product throughout the facility and help maintain a safe, efficient production line. You will perform essential production tasks, support coworkers, and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality food. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. Candidates must meet specific equipment certifications during the qualification period. The work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. 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 and humid conditions.
Able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment in a noisy environment.
Able to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong odors.
Able to climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
May need certification to operate equipment required for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting of up to 30 lbs, single lifting of objects weighing up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
Must be able to work the scheduled shift; overtime may be required depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

Operate or work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and other powered industrial trucks to move product throughout the facility.
Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line and meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
Complete required equipment certifications during the qualification period.
Work scheduled shifts and overtime when required by production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.