Job Summary
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Have a seat at our table. 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. Apply Now!
Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.50/hour
- $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
- Education benefit available to full-time and part-time Smithfield teams members upon meeting eligibility requirements
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development
The Value
You'll
Bring
As a
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 difference-both to your team and to our mission of delivering
good food , responsibly.
What
You'll
Do
Powered Equipment Operators
will work with
forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts , powered
industrial trucks
to support movement of product throughout the facility . These positions
require
meeting
specific certification s
during the qualification period .
These positions can
be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
Powered Equipment Operators
must be able to work their scheduled shift and may
be required
to work overtime depending on production demands.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must be willing and able to:
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- 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
- Ability to work with a
box cutter
- Work in cold areas ( approximately 20-40
degrees) and/orwarm areas (over 100 degrees)
- Work in an environment that is wet and humid
- Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
- Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
- Work around strong smells/ odors
- Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways,
walkways
and platforms
- Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
- 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 .
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance
vision
and ability to adjust focus.
- Additional
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.
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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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