Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Greenfield, IN

About The Position

As a Material Handler/Powered Equipment Operator at Smithfield Foods, you will support safe, high-quality food production by moving products throughout the facility and helping maintain a safe and efficient production line. The role involves operating powered equipment and meeting specific certifications during the qualification period. It is physically demanding and requires reliability, attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work the scheduled shift. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for second shift. The stated competitive starting pay is $22.28 per hour. Team members are offered comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, education benefits subject to eligibility requirements, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be willing and able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, 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 willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Must be willing and able to work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees, as well as wet and humid environments.
Must be able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, and use personal protective equipment in noisy environments.
Must be willing and able to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong odors.
Must be 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 up to 30 pounds, single lifts of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Must have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work the scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

Move products throughout the facility using forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and powered industrial trucks.
Support production tasks and coworkers while helping maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Meet specific equipment certifications during the qualification period.
Follow oral and written instructions and comply with safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.