Spotter Driver

Smithfield Foods; Michigan; In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education Benefit

Descrizione del lavoro

Smithfield Foods in Michigan is hiring for a yard spotter/truck operator in our distribution area. You will move refrigerated trailers and tankers with a semi-tractor, perform light maintenance, and set temperatures to meet customer requests.

The role is hourly with starting pay of 22.15 per hour, plus a 1.00 per hour shift differential for second shift. The position requires at least 1 year of truck driving experience, a valid CDL Class A, and a clean driving record.

Competenze

• Must have at least 1 year truck driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• General mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time.
• Bilingual preferred.

Mansioni

• Using a semi-tractor, move refrigerated trailers and tankers around the plant yard and some to the cold storage warehouse across from the facility.
• Perform routine light maintenance on equipment (cleanliness, pre-inspection, etc.).
• Set and monitor unit temperatures according to individual customer requests.

Conoscenze

CDL Class A

Truck driving

Clean driving record

Forklift operation

Mechanical knowledge

Bilingual

Flexible hours

Independent worker

Descrizione del lavoro

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – 22.15/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

This position works in the distribution area of the plant and is responsible for operating a yard spotter (semi-tractor) truck with hydraulic lifts to move refrigerated trailers and tankers around a warehouse or storage yard.

Core Responsibilities

• Using a semi-tractor, move refrigerated trailers and tankers around the plant yard and some to the cold storage warehouse across from the facility.
• Perform routine light maintenance on equipment (cleanliness, pre-inspection, etc.).
• Set and monitor unit temperatures according to individual customer requests.

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.

• Must have at least 1 year truck driving experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• General mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and efficiently and effectively manage time.
• Bilingual (preferred) and able to work with a diverse workforce.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; possibly to work overtime, 6 to 7 days per week during peak times, and holidays.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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.

• Plant environment will include outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when in the production area.
• Open and close trailers doors and seal (push and pull).
• Able to crawl up and down a ladder to and from semi-tractor approximately 25 times or more per hour.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

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.