Smithfield Foods
Warehouse Laborer 1st shift
Smithfield Foods, North East, Maryland, United States, 21901
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.
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The Distribution Center team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. The Warehouse Laborer job is an entry-level job designed to give workers exposure to basic warehouse operations with an eye toward development into other roles over time. Warehouse Laborers do not operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks.Core Responsibilities
Operate manual pallet-jacks to move pallets in the warehouse.
Operate pallet inverters and pallet-wrapping machines, operate compactors for recycle plastic and cardboard.
Apply packaging tape and/or labels to product, cases, and pallets.
Maintain stock of warehouse supplies.
Clean-up warehouse aisles, dock areas, and some outside areas, removing trash, broken pallets, wood, plastic, and trash, maintain 5S boards.
Assist equipment operators in other warehouse tasks. Hand stack cases for load consolidation, place placards on specialty loads.
Support Inventory Control with identifying, and replacing strays for re-entry into inventory stock.
Maintain print station. Ensure labels are in printers and maintain cleanliness of print areas.
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.Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $17.65/hourComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.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 be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of 2+ years of work experience, previous warehouse experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of Distribution Center/Warehouse work is preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good planning and priority setting skills.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to learn to operate powered lifts preferred.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Follow and understand written and verbal instructions, signs.
Flexible schedule: able to work 9-12 hour days/6 days a week.
IndSPR-OpsEEO/AA InformationSmithfield 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.
Apply Now!Your Opportunity
The Distribution Center team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. The Warehouse Laborer job is an entry-level job designed to give workers exposure to basic warehouse operations with an eye toward development into other roles over time. Warehouse Laborers do not operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks.Core Responsibilities
Operate manual pallet-jacks to move pallets in the warehouse.
Operate pallet inverters and pallet-wrapping machines, operate compactors for recycle plastic and cardboard.
Apply packaging tape and/or labels to product, cases, and pallets.
Maintain stock of warehouse supplies.
Clean-up warehouse aisles, dock areas, and some outside areas, removing trash, broken pallets, wood, plastic, and trash, maintain 5S boards.
Assist equipment operators in other warehouse tasks. Hand stack cases for load consolidation, place placards on specialty loads.
Support Inventory Control with identifying, and replacing strays for re-entry into inventory stock.
Maintain print station. Ensure labels are in printers and maintain cleanliness of print areas.
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.Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $17.65/hourComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.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 be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of 2+ years of work experience, previous warehouse experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of Distribution Center/Warehouse work is preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good planning and priority setting skills.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to learn to operate powered lifts preferred.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Follow and understand written and verbal instructions, signs.
Flexible schedule: able to work 9-12 hour days/6 days a week.
IndSPR-OpsEEO/AA InformationSmithfield 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.