Fingerlift Driver - 2nd Shift

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values—gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability—and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

About the role

As a Powered Equipment Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key 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 will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, and powered industrial trucks to support movement of product throughout the facility.
• Obtain specific certifications during the qualification period.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as required by production demands.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 hands, 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.
  • Use a box cutter.
  • Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
  • Work in wet and humid environments.
  • Wear 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.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including:
  • Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages with competitive starting pay at $21.50/hour.
• $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefits available to full and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Pay

$21.50/hour with a $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.

Schedule

• Up to 12-hour shifts.
• Overtime may be required depending on production demands.