Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Warehouse Material Handlers. This role offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Team members receive competitive starting pay, with a shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. An education benefit is also available to eligible full and part-time employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified fork lift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous powered industrial truck (PIT) experience.
• Must obtain proper powered industrial truck (PIT) certification during initial training phase.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all measures, whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of warehouse functions.
• Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within established quality parameters.
• Receives materials into the warehouse, including unloading trucks and product check-in with proper markings (Product Code, Count, Date Received, Lot Tags).
• Organizes and puts away new receipts.
• Documents material movement accurately on BOLs, trailer load documents, packing lists, and transfer lists, including identification, count, signature, and date.
• Assists with receipt entry and processing.
• Ensures accurate inventory counts of materials.
• Notifies departments of package receipts and delivers to the appropriate office location.
• Prepares and loads/unloads Transfer Lists onto trailers for future production, verifying correct product and documenting lot information.
• Enters product transfers and adjustments.
• Maintains housekeeping during and at the end of the shift.
• Assists with inventory receipts and accuracy.
• Performs inventory placement and storage.
• Conducts inventory verification.
• Works in non-climate-controlled warehouse conditions.
• Maintains good housekeeping of warehouse and inventory locations.
• Walks and stands on concrete floors for long periods.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $21.45/hour
• $0.50/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 upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED