Forklift & Production Operator - Warehouse Specialist

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a production operator to set up, inspect, and operate equipment on the pet food/treats production line. You will follow SOPs, complete production paperwork, and ensure products meet specifications in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have forklift experience, warehouse experience preferred, and be able to stand for extended periods. Smithfield offers competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, health benefits, education support, and growth

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6 months forklift experience.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Continuous standing in one location for extended periods (up to 2-3 hours before break).
• Many jobs have fixed workstation locations and are conveyor line paced.
• Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.
• Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.
• Lifting and lowering of objects up to 60 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
• Working in cold environment 20-45 deg F, hot environment exceeding 100 deg F and frequent contact with animal fats.
• Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
• Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of pet food / treats products.
• Additionally, responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a production operator to set up, inspect, and operate equipment on the pet food/treats production line. You will follow SOPs, complete production paperwork, and ensure products meet specifications in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have forklift experience, warehouse experience preferred, and be able to stand for extended periods. Smithfield offers competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, health benefits, education support, and growth