Fingerlift Driver

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.

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.50/hour
• $0.75/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions
  • 3rd Shift
    
    Schedule:
    
    9:30 PM- 6:00 AM (Monday - Friday)

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

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

As aPowered Equipment Operator team member at Smithfield Foods,you'llplay 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 standardsforsafety, quality, and teamwork every day.

You'll contribute to a positive work environment, helpmaintaina 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.

Powered Equipment Operators will work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucksto support movement of product throughout the facility. These positionsrequiremeetingspecific certifications during the qualification period.

These positions canbe physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.

Powered Equipment Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and maybe required to work overtime depending on production demands.

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

• Ability to work with abox cutter

• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40degrees) and/orwarm 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 tooperatevarious pieces of equipmentrequiredfor 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 upto 30lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distancevisionand ability to adjust focus.

• Additional essential functions maybe applicable to specific jobs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. 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.

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Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…