Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Smithfield FoodsSioux Falls, SD
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining warehouse operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The position involves problem-solving and requires attention to detail in handling materials and documentation. Smithfield is a company committed to sustainably feeding people, operating with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. They foster a culture of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong emphasis on learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers.

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 pulled and documenting lot information.
  • 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 – $21.85/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
  • Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
  • 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 your quality of life
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