1st Shift Material Handler Full/Part-Time

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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.

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 differenceboth to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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

Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators will work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks to support movement of product throughout the facility. Powered Equipment Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

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 a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals

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.

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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