$21 / hour
Listed on Smithfield Foods’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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