Material Handler DC 1st and 2nd Shift
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Tar Heel
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into
Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.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 OpportunityA great job and a great future await you
at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and
largest hog producer in the United States, we're a $16 billion
global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We're looking
for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and
meaningful careers with us.Our team members receive
industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.50/hour
- $1/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd 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.The
position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.TheMaterial
Handler will use material handling equipment and the warehouse
management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive
product into the warehouse, put away product in the fill locations
and replenish product into slots.Core Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling
equipment.
- Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving
documentation.
- Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for
shipment.
- Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent
damage.
- Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used
when working with pallets of product.
- Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick
ticket messages.
- Consistently meet established company production and service
level standards.
- Utilize good housekeeping processes.
- Utilize effective food safety measures.
- Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas
of waste.
- Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or
product description.
- Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap
until secure.
- Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts.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.QualificationsTo 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) 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.
- This position requires the ability to read, write and
communicate in English. English is needed to carry out the
following tasks: (1) read and understand procedure manuals, signs
and box labels; (2) work with warehouse computer systems; (3)
complete written documents relating to company procedures; and (4)
communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about
day-to-day operations.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting
preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during shift.
- Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and
company service levels.
- Must obtain proper powered industrial truck certifications
during initial training phase.
- Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal
instructions.
- Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials
handling equipment (MHE).Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- The DC environment will include extreme cold and heat
(non-weather related), working near moving mechanical equipment
such as forklifts/hi-lifts, exposure to fumes or airborne
particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can
be loud when in the loading areas.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and
arms.IndSPR T2- OpsEEO/AA InformationSmithfield 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.
Keywords: Smithfield Foods, Durham , Material Handler DC 1st and 2nd Shift, Professions , Tar Heel, North Carolina
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