Material Handling & Powered Equipment Operator – $20.30/hr

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 49,442,000 - 66,894,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay $20.30/hr

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators in the United States to support movement of product across the facility. Roles require operating forklifts and other equipment, with certification during the qualification period and potential overtime based on production needs.

Position offers competitive starting pay at $20.30 per hour, along with comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits and additional education benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement.
• Stand for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work in cold (20-40 F) and hot (>100 F) environments.
• Certification may be required to operate equipment during qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move product throughout the facility.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line.
• Meet certification requirements during the qualification period.
• Overtime may be required based on production demands.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Tools

Forklift operation

Jack lifts

High lifts

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators in the United States to support movement of product across the facility. Roles require operating forklifts and other equipment, with certification during the qualification period and potential overtime based on production needs.

Position offers competitive starting pay at $20.30 per hour, along with comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits and additional education benefits for eligible staff.