Material Handler - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Sioux City, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Material Handler to join their team. This role involves using material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive product into the warehouse, put away product in fill locations, and replenish product into slots. Smithfield emphasizes a culture grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. They offer challenging and rewarding careers where employees can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified fork lift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred.

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

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $20.55/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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