Forklift Driver - 1st Shift Job at Smithfield Foods in Omaha

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.40/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Move combos of product from raw cooler to grinder.
• Must use oldest dated product first.
• Input combo PO and weight into Condor via handheld device.
• Confirm product on the schedule is correct and ready to run.
• Verify product and POs prior to moving combos of product from cooler to grinder.
• Wash dumper after dumping and removing combo each time.
• Follow GMPs, Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
• Must wear required PPE.
• Follow allergen control procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping throughout shift.
• Report any concerns to a member of management.
• Must be certified to operate any PIT.
• Must be LTT certified and follow all LTT procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must plug in (correctly) PIT during breaks, lunch and at the end of each shift.
• Operate PIT safely at all times by following the required safety guidelines.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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