Material Handler & Equipment Operator, Food Production

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, NC, is seeking a Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operator to support our production line. You will operate forklifts and powered equipment, move product, and contribute to safe, high-quality food produced to feed families across America.

This role requires good hand-eye coordination, reliability, and the ability to meet certifications during the qualification period. Starting pay is $21.10 per hour with comprehensive benefits for full- and part-time team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to understand instructions.
• Operate forklifts and powered equipment safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrate reliability and ability to meet certifications during qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and powered equipment to move product throughout the facility.
• Support movement of product while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Meet certification requirements during the qualification period; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand-eye coordination

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

High lifts

PIT equipment

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, NC, is seeking a Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operator to support our production line. You will operate forklifts and powered equipment, move product, and contribute to safe, high-quality food produced to feed families across America.

This role requires good hand-eye coordination, reliability, and the ability to meet certifications during the qualification period. Starting pay is $21.10 per hour with comprehensive benefits for full- and part-time team members.