Material Handler - 2nd​/Weekend Shift

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something
 special – 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. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great
 benefits packages:

* Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.28/hour

  * $2.00/hour shift differential for weekend shift positions

* Shift: Friday-Sunday 7PM - 6:30 AM

* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

* Education benefit available to full-time and part-time Smithfield teams
    members upon meeting eligibility requirements

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional
 development

 The Value You’ll Bring

 As a Material Handlers/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. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real
 difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food,
 responsibly.

What You’ll Do

 Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators will work with forklifts, jack
 lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks to support movement of product
 throughout the facility. These positions require meeting specific certifications
 during the qualification period.  These positions can be physically demanding
 and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Powered
 Equipment Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be
 required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

 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.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

* Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  
* Perform a task 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
  
* Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100
    degrees)
  
* Work in an environment that is wet and humid
  
* Work while wearing 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
  
* May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment
    required for the position
  
* This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body
    parts and muscle groups.  Some positions may require repetitive overhead
    lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to
    60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
  
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