High Rise Operator

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly starting pay $24.44

Shift differential $1.00/hour

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring for positions at our plant, offering competitive wages and strong benefits to eligible team members. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include moving and organizing product, placing pallets, scanning for location data, and supporting supervisors. Reliable teamwork, safety training, and basic math skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be respectful and team oriented while building positive work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Move the right product in and out of racks safely and timely.
• Place product into assigned location.
• Place pallets into rack locations.
• Pull full or partial pallets for shipping.
• Scan pallets to get placement location and other information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Stock picker

Scanner

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:

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $24.44/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Move the right product in and out of the racks in a safe and timely fashion without damaging product or equipment.
• Place product into assigned location.
• Places pallets of product into assigned rack location.
• Pulls proper full or partial pallets of product out of racks needed for shipping.
• Scans pallets of product to get placement location and other information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Testing may be required.
• Must have good math skills.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• High rise forklift, Stock picker and scanner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter 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 (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 is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, freezer suits, freezer gloves and freezer boots.

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper lifting, PIT, Trailer Wheel Chocking, Lockout, Elevator and PPE

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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.