Material Handler - 1st Shift

Overview The Material Handler will use material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive product into the warehouse, put away product in the fill locations and replenish product into slots. Responsibilities Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment. Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation. Build stable, well‑built and accurate pallet loads for shipment. Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage. Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product. Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages. Consistently meet established company production and service level standards. Utilize good housekeeping processes. Utilize effective food safety measures. Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste. Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description. Wrap the pallet by circling the load with a roll of plastic wrap until secure. Perform housekeeping during and at the end of shifts. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; a minimum of 3 months of documented experience as a certified forklifter/heavy‑lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a diploma or GED. Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English. Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during a shift. Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels. Must obtain proper powered industrial truck certifications during the initial training phase. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to operate pallet jack and other required material handling equipment (MHE). Work Environment & Physical Demands The DC environment will include extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts/hi‑lifts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Regular lifting up to 10, 25, and 50 pounds occurs throughout the shift. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Benefits Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.55/hour. Comprehensive Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits. Education benefit available for full and part‑time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements. Robust, flexible, and affordable benefit plans and programs with average out‑of‑pocket costs 20% less than typical plans. No‑additional‑cost Be Well programs covering elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 veteran 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 would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr