Material Handler DC- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

5d

About The Position

As a Material Handler/Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods, you will support the safe and efficient movement of product throughout the facility and help deliver safe, high-quality food. You will use powered equipment and perform essential production tasks while supporting coworkers and maintaining standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. The role requires meeting specific equipment certifications during the qualification period. Work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Team members must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Must be willing and able to perform continuous or repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
• Must be able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Must be 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; in wet and humid conditions; in noisy environments; around strong odors; and with sanitation or cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, and use personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• May be required to obtain certification to operate equipment used in the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Must have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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 environment and meet safety and quality standards.
• Complete required equipment certifications during the qualification period.
• Work the scheduled shift and, when required by production demands, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $21.10 per hour.
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefit available to eligible full- and part-time Smithfield team members.

What This Job Offers

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