Material Handler - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Greenfield, IN

9d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food. As a team member, your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference to your team and the company's mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.
Able to work scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks.

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.
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 other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $21.93/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd 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 programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children