Forklift/Dolly Operator - 2nd Shift

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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 - $22.25 / hour

$1.00 / hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions

Comprehensive 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

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

Perform a variety of food packaging duties in the production of Ham and / or by-product products for distribution, including (but not limited to) using a forklift and / or dolly to load or unload trailers.

Perform a variety of shipping duties in the loading of trailer for distribution, including (but not limited to) using a forklift and / or dolly to load or unload trailers.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

This is an hourly paid position, generally involving using a forklift and / or dolly in accordance with established standards and in accordance with safety programs.

Loading and / or unloading trailers accordingly to the schedule. Authority of incumbents is limited to proper machine operation, as directed by production management, and includes authority (and responsibility) to ensure safe operation, full compliance with GMP's and a quality product meeting all company standards.

Moderate to close supervision provided.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Arrives at work on or before scheduled start time daily to check area for proper housekeeping, equipment safeties and safeguards, proper tools and other equipment / supplies, and to ensure that applicable machinery is set-up and functioning properly.

Communicates / coordinates with other employees to ensure uninterrupted flow of product. Wears uniform and personal protective equipment as required and / or provided by the company (e.

g., hearing protection, gloves, hair / beard restraint, bump cap, respiratory protection, goggles, etc.); shuts off machinery before clearing jams, ensures equipment lockout procedures is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment / repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.

Wears uniform and personal protective equipment as required and / or provided by the company (e.g., hearing protection, gloves, hair / beard restraint, hard hat, respiratory protection, goggles, etc.

shuts off machinery before clearing jams, ensures equipment lockout procedures is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment / repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.

Must be able to load and unload the hopper Understand WIP codes and know where to put combos or totes. Communicate with Lead / Supervisor and follow directions.

Must be able to lift product weighing up to 60 pounds. Clean and sanitize work area and equipment by utilizing good manufacturing practices.

Associate will be continuously exposed to temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 Fahrenheit degrees. Keeps equipment and area clean during production run;

is alert to slip - trip - fall hazards in area, takes any required action to eliminate / minimize the potential for accidents.

Follow Safety, Food Safety and USDA programs, policies and procedures. Follow instructions from Line Lead and all members of Management.

Maintain proper hygiene. Correctly wear all required PPE. Communicates regularly with supervision regarding problems and suggestions, reports unsafe conditions immediately.

Assists in other phases of production as directed by supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge / Skills :

Qualify and complete PIT / PIV training.

Complete Dock Policy

Experience / Education :

Preferred PIT experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must have sufficient visual acuity to set-up machinery and to monitor machine operation and product flow; must have manual dexterity to move safely in an area of automated equipment;

must have manual dexterity to accommodate machine adjustments. Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 60 pounds and exerting up to 60+ pounds of force.

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.