Material Handler - 2nd/Weekend Shift

Smithfield Foods•Greenfield, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to meet specific certifications during the qualification period.
Ability to work their scheduled shift and potentially overtime.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators will work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks to support movement of product throughout the facility.
These positions require meeting specific certifications during the qualification period.
Powered Equipment Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Work around strong smells/odors.
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Walk long distances.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $21.93/hour
$2.00/hour shift differential for Weekend Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full-time and part-time Smithfield teams members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life