Material Handler - 1st Shift

Job Title

Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operator – Smithfield Foods

Support the movement of product throughout the facility using forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts and powered industrial trucks. Maintain a safe, efficient production line and work with the team to meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards.

• Operate forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts and powered industrial trucks to move products.
• Ensure products reach families across America while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Support teamwork and a positive work environment.

• Work a 12‑hour shift, standing on concrete or platforms.
• Work near animal blood, carcass parts, in wet, humid, hot (100°F+) or cold (20‑40°F) areas.
• Wear hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel‑toed safety shoes.
• Move, lift and carry up to 60 lbs; may use mechanical assistance.
• Work in a noisy environment; use PPE.
• Climb ladders and climb on steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.

• At least 18 years old.
• Willing and able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform continuous/repetitive movements such as grasping, pinching and arm flexing.
• Operate equipment requiring certification during the qualification period.
• Must be able to work scheduled shift and, if required, overtime.

Hourly competitive starting pay – $21.93/hour with $1.00/hour shift differential for second shift positions. Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits and more. Education benefit available to full‑time and part‑time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

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 have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation, call 757‑357‑1595.