Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining warehouse operations, ensuring that all tasks are performed safely and within established quality parameters. The position involves problem-solving and requires attention to detail in handling materials, documentation, and inventory. Team members at Smithfield become part of a company dedicated to sustainably feeding the world, operating with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers for growth and impact.

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 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 the quality parameters established.
Receipt of materials into warehouse, including unloading trucks and product check-in with proper markings (Product Code, Count, Date Received, Lot Tags).
Organization and put away of new receipts.
Accurate documentation of material movement on BOLs, trailer load documents, packing lists, and transfer lists, including identification, count, signature, and date.
Assist with receipt entry and processing.
Assure accurate inventory counts of materials.
Timely notification of package receipts for other departments and/or delivery to appropriate office location.
Preparation and loading/unloading of Transfer Lists onto trailers for future production, verifying correct product, documenting lot information, signature, and date on paperwork.
Enter product transfers and adjustments.
Housekeeping during and at end of shift.
Assisting with inventory receipts and accuracy.
Inventory placement and storage.
Inventory verification.
Working in non-climate-controlled warehouse conditions.
Good housekeeping of warehouse and inventory locations.
Walking and standing on concrete floors for long periods of time.
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 and professional development
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life (support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, etc.)