Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Greenfield, IN

12d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As a Material Handler/Powered Equipment Operator, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital to meeting the company's standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a significant 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.
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 a wet and humid environment.
• 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 to operate various pieces of equipment.
• Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
• Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and powered industrial trucks to support the movement of product throughout the facility.
• Meet specific certifications during the qualification period.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• 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
• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

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