Lead - Shipping

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Clinton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Clinton, NC is seeking a Lead - Shipping to oversee forklift operations, ensure accurate shipment records, and manage daily shipping activities.

You will train staff, create purchase orders for all inedible shipments, verify incoming materials, and maintain a safe, efficient warehouse environment in a fast-paced setting. A CDL is preferred; GMP/HACCP training and safety requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related experience or training.
• Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Prepare records of shipments and bills of lading for outbound trucks.
• Create purchase orders for all inedible shipments.
• Verify incoming shipments quantities and product numbers.
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and comply with food safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Shipping documentation

Temperature control

Safety protocol

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

CDL preferred

Job description

## Lead - ShippingApply: Onsite: Clinton, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 7, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R-2026-12315**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**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. **Apply Now!**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. 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 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 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 AvailableNo