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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity:

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

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.19/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positionsComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.  Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.  

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

Core Responsibilities

Move the right product in and out of the racks in a safe and timely fashion without damaging product or equipment.

Place product into assigned location.

Places pallets of product into assigned rack location.

Pulls proper full or partial pallets of product out of racks needed for shipping.

Scans pallets of product to get placement location and other information.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

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.

Qualifications

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. 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred      

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.   

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Testing may be required.

Must have good math skills.

Tools & Equipment

High rise forklift, Stock picker and scanner.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.

Must be able to lift up to 60lbs.

Safety Equipment/Training Requirement

Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, freezer suits, freezer gloves and freezer boots.

Mandatory Training/Competency To Be Earned

Proper lifting, PIT, Trailer Wheel Chocking, Lockout, Elevator and PPE

EEO/AA Information

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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.