Material Handler - 2nd/Weekend Shift

Smithfield Foods • Greenfield, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Material Handler/Powered Equipment Operator to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. The company emphasizes its mission of delivering good food responsibly and offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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

• Work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks to support movement of product throughout the facility.
• Meet specific certifications during the qualification period.
• Work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
• 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.
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
• Perform lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.28/hour
• $2.00/hour shift differential for weekend shift positions
• 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

What This Job Offers

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