Posted:
11/19/2024, 6:14:44 AM
Location(s):
Indiana, United States ⋅ Greenfield, Indiana, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ IT & Security
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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.68/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
Shift Fri-Sun 7 PM - 6:30 AM
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
The Layer Picker Operator will use material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive product into the warehouse, put away product in the fill locations and replenish product into slots.
Core Responsibility
Utilize special material handling equipment to fulfill orders in layer quantities
Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment
Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation
Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment
Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage
Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product
Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages
Consistently meet established company production and service level standards
Utilize good housekeeping processes
Utilize effective food safety measures
Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste
Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description
Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure
Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
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.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified fork lift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during shift
Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels
Must obtain proper powered industrial truck certifications during initial training phase
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE)
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics 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.
The DC environment will include extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts/hi-lifts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the loading areas.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.
EEO/AA 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.
Website: https://smithfieldfoods.com/
Headquarter Location: Smithfield, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1936
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Food and Beverage ⋅ Hospitality