Powered Equipment Operator — Material Handling

Smithfield Foods; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators to support movement of product throughout the facility. You will work with forklifts, jack lifts, and high lifts, following safety guidelines and quality standards.

This position requires certifications during qualification, may be overtime dependent on production, and offers competitive starting pay and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and education benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks.
• Certifications may be required during qualification.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and powered equipment to move product throughout the facility.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line.
• Support coworkers and adapt to changing production demands.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking Material Handlers/Powered Equipment Operators to support movement of product throughout the facility. You will work with forklifts, jack lifts, and high lifts, following safety guidelines and quality standards.

This position requires certifications during qualification, may be overtime dependent on production, and offers competitive starting pay and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and education benefits for eligible employees.