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• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.40/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

• Receives and assigns pallet  to palletized products, inventories them properly using a Teklogix scan gun.
• Checks assigned coolers  inventory daily against a computerized printout, checks records for discrepancies, notifies Supervisor of the same, and corrects data in the system as authorized.
• Loads trailers and transfers inventory from the cooler area to a trailer using the computerized inventory control program.
• Runs daily inventory and other reports required to perform job duties.
• Sorts and stacks product according to product code or load number.
• Visually inspects pallets, using only those in good condition, stacking unusable ones off to the side.
• Uses cardboard sheets to cover each pallet.
• Wraps using cardboard corners on necessary loads, and transports each stock pallet load to appropriate areas.
• Polices coolers to keep them clean and free of debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), preferred.
• Willingness to add to knowledge base and skillset.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The plant environment will include 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. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Relocation Package Available:
No

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.

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