Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

7d • $21 • 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.
• The ability to operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to obtain specific certifications during the qualification period.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts and potential overtime.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Ability to stand for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to work in cold (20-40 degrees) and warm (over 100 degrees) environments.
• Ability to work in wet and humid environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
• Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to lift objects using mechanical assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment 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 .
• These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• 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 for the position
• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
• 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 .
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay - $20.75/hour (If 2nd or 3rd Shift)
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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