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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!

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!

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

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.15/hour$0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positionsComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.Day one education assistance, which includes fully funded and partially funded tuition.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Warehouse Material Handler assists with all aspects of warehouse functions. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established. This position requires problem solving responsibilities.  

Core Responsibilities:

Receipt of materials into warehouse, including unloading trucks, product check-in with proper markings: Product Code, Count and Date Received, Lot Tags where applicableOrganization and put away of new receipts Responsible for accurate documentation of material movement on BOLs, trailer load documents, packing lists, transfer lists: identification, count, signature and date.Assist with receipt entry and processingAssure accurate inventory counts of materialsTimely notification of package receipts for other departments and/or delivery to appropriate office locationPreparation and loading/unloading of Transfer Lists onto trailers for future production: Verifying correct product pulled, documenting lot information, signature and date on paperworkEnter product transfers and adjustmentsHousekeeping during and at end of shiftAssisting with inventory receipts and accuracyInventory placement and storageInventory verificationWorking in non-climate-controlled warehouse conditionsGood housekeeping of warehouse and inventory locations Walking and standing on concrete floors for long periods of timeAdditional essential functions may be 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.

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. 

Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not requiredHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified fork lift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.Previous powered industrial truck (PIT) experienceMust obtain proper powered industrial truck (PIT) certification during initial training phaseAbility to lift 50 lbs.Understand and follow both written and verbal instructionsPerform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all measures, whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsAttention to detail and good communication skills, both verbal and writtenComputer skills including experience with Microsoft OfficeCompetent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policiesMaintain regular and predictable attendance.Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demandsAbility to wear proper PPE for work environmentAbility 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.

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.

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.