Lead - Warehouse

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Clerk to perform the clerical and administrative functions of the plant purchasing and packaging supply chain, including processing requisitions, issuing POs, and maintaining order data.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, purchasing experience, SAP/UNIX knowledge, and strong written communication for full-time work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
• Experience in purchasing/parts room inventory/vendor relations, preferred.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
• Excellent written communications skills.
• Knowledge of UNIX application (SAP), the Internet and Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Packaging on a daily basis.
• Calculate Packaging material and properly delegate to Production daily.
• Responsible for all data entry for the Receiving department.
• Responsible for purchasing all material for the Packaging department.
• Responsible for being the primary backup when the Production Coordinator is out of office.
• Responsible for communicating the needs for production the next day.
• Verifies the quality of all materials received and confirms it is correct.
• Required to cover breaks for Packaging Inventory Clerk.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor relations

Bi-lingual

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

UNIX

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

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

This position is responsible for the clerical and administrative function of the plant purchasing, which includes the maintenance area. This position processes requisitions, opens, distributes and issues purchase orders, maintains a database to track all orders, and contacts vendors with orders.

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory Packaging on a daily basis.
• Calculate Packaging material and properly delegate to Production daily.
• Responsible for all data entry for the Receiving department.
• Responsible for purchasing all material for the Packaging department.
• Responsible for being the primary backup when the Production Coordinator is out of office.
• Responsible for communicating the needs for production the next day.
• Verifies the quality of all materials received and confirms it is correct.
• Required to cover breaks for Packaging Inventory Clerk.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as directed by 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), required.
• Experience in purchasing/parts room inventory/vendor relations, preferred.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
• Excellent written communications skills.
• Knowledge of UNIX application (SAP), the Internet and Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics 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. Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Relocation Package Available

Relocation Package Available

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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.

Benefits

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.

About Smithfield

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.