Lead - Shipping

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to move, stack, and transport product and materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will perform pre-operational inspections and ensure safety protocols are followed.

You will prepare shipment records, verify quantities, and work with a team to meet daily shipping plans. Must complete GMP/HACCP training, wear PPE, and maintain a clean, organized workspace in a cold storage setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related experience or training; required.
• Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position; during that time employee may perform duties under supervision of trained operator.
• Must complete Orientation, GMP and HACCP training.
• Must complete PPE requirements: Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Steel Toe Shoes.

Responsibilities

• Train, motivate, and lead within area of responsibility.
• Create and follow shipping plans with supervisors; relay/execute plan with team.
• Inspect trailers prior to loading for sanitary conditions and proper refrigeration operation.
• Take temperature readings and read fuel settings on refrigerated trailers.
• Operate forklifts: pre-operational inspection and operation; pallet jacks as needed.
• Stock and pull product from warehouse racking.
• Pick and pack outgoing shipments; verify quantities and product numbers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; follow food safety color code system.
• Collaborate effectively with others in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pre-operational inspection

Shipping documentation

Team coordination

Safety protocols

CDL License

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Drives electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or remove products, equipment, or materials.

Prepare records of shipments and bills of lading for outbound trucks. Prepares records of receipt of incoming material, chemicals, and equipment and update database. Responsible for accuracy of shipping documents and computer data and verifying receiving receipts with open PO’s.

Core Responsibilities

• Accountable for training, motivating, and leading within area of responsibility.
• Creating purchase orders for all inedible shipments.
• Meet with supervisors dialing, receive shipping plan/instruction, relay/execute plan with team.
• Inspection of trailers prior to loading to confirm sanitary conditions and proper refrigeration equipment operation.
• Take temperature readings and read fuel settings on refrigerated trailers.
• Forklifts: Pre-operational inspection, operation.
• Pallet jacks: operation of manual and electric.
• Stocking and pulling product from warehouse racking.
• Pick and pack outgoing shipments.
• Ability to quickly locate merchandise for distribution or placement within the warehouse.
• Verify incoming shipment quantities, product number, etc.
• Understand all shipping terms used in domestic shipping transactions.
• Ability to break apart the day to cover several tasks.
• Sufficient strength and stamina to spend a lot of time on their feet and lift packages from below waist height to above shoulder height.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow our color code system in regard to food safety.
• Other duties as directed by Supervisor.
• 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.
• Food safety and quality are the responsibility of every individual working at Kansas City Sausage Company, you are expected to: - Follow USDA/SQF and GMP guidelines. Stay focused on quality while maintaining speed. Be able to work in temperature extremes from 38 to -17 degrees. Ability to stand 8+ hours per day. CDL License preferred. $2.00/hr increase if licensed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related experience or training; required.
• Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position; during that time employee may perform duties under supervision of trained operator.
• Must complete all necessary training including Orientation, GMP and HACCP training.
• Must complete Orientation prior to first day of assignment.
• Must complete Employee Awareness Safety P.P.E. Requirements: Proper Attire, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Steel Toe Shoes.
• Must complete Hearing Conservation, Hazard Risk Analysis, Fire Safety, Machine Guarding, Emergency Preparedness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Ladder/Knife Safety and Fall Protection training.
• Must be P.I.T. Trained – Must complete initial safety procedures.
• Must complete Ergonomics, and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

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. Regularly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork. Regularly lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs. Relocation Package Available.

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.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.