Warehouse - 1st Shift

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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! The Value   You’ll   Bring   As a   Material Handlers/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. Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $19.85/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and More.

Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. What   You’ll   Do   Material Handlers/ 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 certifications 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   Work in cold areas ( approximately 20-40   degrees) and/or warm 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   Walk long distances   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 objec