Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Greenfield, IN

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About The Position

As a Material Handler/Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods, you will support safe, high-quality food production by moving product throughout the facility and helping maintain a safe and efficient production line. The role uses powered equipment and requires meeting specific certifications during the qualification period. It can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Other duties may be assigned.

The scheduled shift is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. The position involves working in production areas that may be cold or warm, wet and humid, noisy, and have strong odors; exposure to animal blood or carcass parts and sanitation chemicals is also part of the described environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
• Stand on concrete or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift; walk long distances; and repetitively bend, stoop, and twist.
• Work around animal blood 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; and around strong odors and sanitation chemicals.
• Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; use personal protective equipment in noisy environments.
• Climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
• May need certification to operate equipment required for 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.
• Have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to work the scheduled shift; overtime may be required depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and other powered industrial trucks to support product movement throughout the facility.
• Support production tasks and coworkers while helping maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Meet specific equipment certifications during the qualification period.
• Work the scheduled shift and, depending on production demands, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $22.28 per hour.
• $1.00-per-hour shift differential for second-shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full-time and part-time team members who meet eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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