# Material Handler DC- 2nd Shift

Hiring organization: [Smithfield Foods](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/smithfield-foods)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9289ca1c-6359-46e2-95f4-e2d9440bd4a3

Listed on Smithfield Foods's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Tar Heel, NC
- Salary: 21 – 21 USD per hour

## Summary

This role involves operating forklifts and powered industrial equipment to move products through a food processing facility on the second shift. It's suited to physically capable individuals who can work in demanding conditions including cold storage and warm production areas, with a focus on safety and attention to detail.

_Our summary, not Smithfield Foods's wording._

## Required

- At least 18 years old
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Capable of continuous repetitive movement including grasping and arm extension
- Able to stand for up to 12-hour shifts
- Able to work in cold (20-40°F) and warm (over 100°F) environments
- Able to work in wet and humid conditions
- Able to work while wearing hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed boots
- Able to work in noisy environments with PPE
- Able to work around animal blood and carcass parts
- Able to work with sanitation chemicals
- Able to tolerate strong odors
- Able to climb ladders and move on platforms
- Able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively
- Able to walk long distances
- Able to lift up to 60 lbs and use mechanical lifting assistance
- Obtain required equipment operation certifications during qualification period

Apply on Smithfield Foods's site: https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Tar-Heel-NC-Distribution-Center/Material-Handler-DC--2nd-Shift_R-2026-10239