Shipping Lead: Forklift & Logistics Operations

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator and warehouse associate to support shipping, receiving, and cold-storage duties at our facility.

The role includes pre-trip forklift inspections, temperature checks on refrigerated trailers, and pallet jack operations to move products efficiently. Candidate will train and lead teammates within the area, handle packing, and verify shipments while maintaining clean, safe conditions and strict adherence to food-safety protocols in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Cold-temperature work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator and warehouse associate to support shipping, receiving, and cold-storage duties at our facility.

The role includes pre-trip forklift inspections, temperature checks on refrigerated trailers, and pallet jack operations to move products efficiently. Candidate will train and lead teammates within the area, handle packing, and verify shipments while maintaining clean, safe conditions and strict adherence to food-safety protocols in a fast-paced