Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for the 2nd shift. This role is crucial in assisting with all aspects of warehouse functions, ensuring work is completed safely and within quality parameters. The position involves problem-solving, receiving and organizing materials, documenting movements, and maintaining accurate inventory. Team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including competitive starting pay, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit. Smithfield is committed to sustainability, feeding people globally, and 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 emphasis on 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, product check-in with proper markings: Product Code, Count and Date Received, Lot Tags where applicable.
• Organization and put away of new receipts.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of material movement on BOLs, trailer load documents, packing lists, transfer lists: 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, 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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.85/hour
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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