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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 - $22.45 / hour
$1.00 / hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Job Summary :
This position is responsible for the loading and unloading trailers with miscellaneous freight, perform various handling duties but not limited to upkeep of a high lift stand-up forklift, recording the use of materials out of and into the freezer, properly managing product storage and material flow in the frozen warehouse, processing all relevant paperwork correctly and the basic forklift maintenance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities : ( To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned)
QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily according to the work instructions and must be certified as competent on the job by the direct supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Certifications and Experience requirement
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to get forklift certified through Premium Pet Health Company before employment and / or promotion begins per OSHA regulations
Minimum : Basic mathematical skills required; addition, and subtraction. At least six months of prior Forklift operator experience / certification in Warehouse / Dock areas. Six months of solid work history within a manufacturing plant, food industry or Warehouse. Must write legibly.
Preferred : High school diploma or equivalent. Previous high lift forklift experience.
Language and Technical Skills requirement
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals written in English.
Ability to work with or without supervision. Ability to interact properly and efficiently with people. Also, ability to work effectively and safely under pressure. Organization, communication, teamwork, and communication skills. Ability to recognize materials, products, equipment and tools in detail.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights being loaded.
Reasoning Ability :
Ability to solve practical problems (such as organizing racks, getting to hard to reach materials). Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Key Contacts
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
IndSPR-Ops
Relocation Package Available
No
EEO 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.
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