Material Handler - Night Shift

About the role

Smithfield is a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide, producing good food responsibly. We offer diverse career opportunities, supported by our Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all duties, including inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles, housekeeping, and inventory management.
• Operates powered industrial vehicles in all areas.
• Regulates blending of materials as instructed to ensure attainment of specified product consistency and moisture.
• Aids with inventory.
• Performs assigned housekeeping duties by taking the initiative to assist other workers in maintaining and ensuring the orderliness of all areas of the plant.
• Spot trailers for unloading.
• Unloads both bulk and palletized trailers.
• Performs all work tasks in a manner consistent with the site’s Environmental Management System Policy to include: Following all established environmental policies and procedures; Reporting all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor; Understanding the EMS Policy and the Significant Aspects Related to their job; and, Understanding the proper steps to follow in the event of an environmental emergency.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner so as to protect the assets of the company and reduce risks to other workers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Must be able to work with and around a wide range of bakery waste products some of which will contain allergens (i.e. peanuts).
• Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Must be able to work an average of 50-hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekends when required. Longer hours may be required based upon business need.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, or other powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain necessary certifications (weigh master, fork lift, articulated loader, skid steer, tractor, etc.).
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $18.25 per hour + $1.00 night premium. Hours: 6PM - 6AM rotating weekdays & weekends.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk or hear.
• Work in a plant environment that includes wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Relocation Package

Available

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.