Material Handler - 2nd Weekend Shift

Smithfield Foods • Greenfield, IN

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About The Position

Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators support production by moving products throughout the facility using powered equipment. The role contributes to safe, high-quality food production and requires attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and meeting required equipment certifications during the qualification period. The work can be physically demanding and may involve other duties as assigned.

The position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Team members may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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 able to work the scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
• Must be 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 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; and in wet, humid, noisy environments with strong odors.
• Must be able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
• 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.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work, which may include repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifting of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Must have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Move product throughout the facility using forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and powered industrial trucks.
• Support production while maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
• Meet specific equipment certification requirements during the qualification period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $22.28 per hour.
• $2.00 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