Forklift Operator – Dry Room & Smokehouse

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is seeking a diligent forklift operator to support production by safely operating forklifts, moving racks, and loading products for dispatch. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to safety in a fast-paced plant environment.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits. Applicants should be able to perform physical duties, follow safety protocols, and participate in routine record-keeping and orientation trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented with strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean forklift extensions and forklift as necessary.
• Move loaded racks and load into smokehouse with forklift.
• Unload product from smokehouse to Dry Room with proper spacing.
• Deliver to trucks from Dry Rooms.
• Charge forklift in proper charging areas.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow job rotation when hanging meat in trucks.
• Complete record keeping paperwork.
• Load trucks with Salami from Smoke House or Dry Room storage.
• Wash work area coolers and floors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Paper and pen

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is seeking a diligent forklift operator to support production by safely operating forklifts, moving racks, and loading products for dispatch. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to safety in a fast-paced plant environment.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits. Applicants should be able to perform physical duties, follow safety protocols, and participate in routine record-keeping and orientation trainings.