Heavy Industrial Material Handler - Night Shift

Smithfield Foods; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods' Bakery Meal Plant is seeking a Material Handler to operate powered industrial vehicles, transport raw materials and finished goods, and support quality, productivity, and safety.

The ideal candidate has heavy equipment experience, can work approximately 50 hours per week including nights and weekends, and may need certifications such as forklift or weigh master. Relocation not offered; team-focused environment with strong safety standards is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to work around bakery waste products with possible allergens (e.g., peanuts).
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures in English.
• Must be able to work ~50-hour weeks, including nights and weekends when required.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, or similar powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary certifications (weigh master, forklift, articulated loader, skid steer, tractor, etc.).
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and procedures, inspect and safely operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles in all plant areas.
• Regulate blending of materials to meet product specs for moisture and consistency.
• Assist with inventory and housekeeping to maintain plant orderliness.
• Spot trailers for unloading and unload bulk and palletized loads.
• Maintain EMS compliance and report environmental issues as required.
• Perform tasks safely to protect plant assets and reduce risk.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Team oriented

Ability to work long hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Weigh Master Certification

Skid Steer Certification

Articulated Loader Certification

Tractor Certification

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

• Compensation $18.75 + night shift compensation.
• The IDEAL CANDIDATE has prior HEAVY EQUIPMENT experience (i.e., skid steer, yard truck/dog tractor, etc).

The Bakery Meal Plant Material Handler operates powered industrial vehicles/equipment for transporting, loading, and unloading both raw material and finished product in the bakery meal production process. Expected to carry out job tasks to assure compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity and safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all duties, including inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles, housekeeping, and inventory management.

• Operates powered industrial vehicles in all areas.

• Regulates blending of materials as instructed to ensure attainment of specified product consistency and moisture.

• Assists with inventory.

• Performs assigned housekeeping duties by taking the initiative to assist other workers in maintaining and ensuring the orderliness of all areas of the plant.

• Spot trailers for unloading.

• Unloads both bulk and palletized trailers.

• Performs all work tasks in a manner consistent with the site's Environmental Management System Policy to include:

  • Following all established environmental policies and procedures;
  • Reporting all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor;
  • Understanding the EMS Policy and the Significant Aspects Related to their job; and,
  • Understanding the proper steps to follow in the event of an environmental emergency.

• Operates equipment in a safe manner so as to protect the assets of the company and reduce risks to other workers.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Must be able to work with and around a wide range of bakery waste products some of which will contain allergens (i.e. peanuts).
• Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Must be able to work an average of 50-hour weeks, including night, holiday and weekends when required. Longer hours may be required based upon business need.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, or other powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain necessary certifications (weigh master, fork lift, articulated loader, skid steer, tractor, etc.).
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

The work environment characteristics & 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.

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EEO 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.