Dryroom​/Smokehouse Lift Operator - 3rd shift

Dryroom/Smokehouse Lift Operator - 3rd shift (9:30 pm‑6:00 am)

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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.
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Our team members receive industry‑leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly competitive starting pay – $24.44 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and more.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• Inspect forklift for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean forklift extensions and forklift as necessary.
• Remove loaded racks, trucks, etc. from the stuffing table and load into the smokehouse with forklift, maintaining proper spacing at all levels.
• Unload product from the smokehouse and load into the dry room, allowing proper spacing to all levels.
• Unload dry rooms and deliver to trucks.
• Put forklift on charge in proper charging areas as required.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow job rotation when hanging meat in trucks as required.
• Fill out and sign proper record‑keeping paperwork.
• Load trucks with salami from smokehouse or temporary dry‑room storage.
• Wash work area coolers and floors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the crew leader and supervisor.

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.

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Forklift, paper, and pen.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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 majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

• Proper lifting, forklift, elevator, harness, and PPE.

Relocation package available.

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 veteran 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.

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non‑job‑related characteristic as directed by law.