Shipping at Smithfield Foods

Cumming, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

22.25

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Shipping Documentation, Bills of Lading, Database Management, Inventory Control, Computer Skills, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Weighing Materials, Safety Procedures, Judgment, Planning, Organization, MS Outlook, Spreadsheet Software

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

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 – $22.25/hour $.25/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Drives electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or remove products, equipment, or materials. Prepare records of shipments and bills of lading for outbound trucks. Prepares records of receipt of incoming material, chemicals, and equipment and update database. Responsible for accuracy of shipping documents and computer data and verifying receiving receipts with open PO’s. Must be able to read, write, and speak ENGLISH (fluently and efficiently). Must have knowledge of or be capable to LEARN COMPUTER SKILLS. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Prepares bills of lading for each shipment and checks and records all items loaded for shipment. 2. Up-dates shipping database. 3. Notifies supervisor or Quality Management department when any discrepancies occur (e.g. Truck temperatures, meat age, etc.) in accordance with SOP’s, HACCP, Company procedures, etc. 4. On receiving materials, checks and counts all items unloaded from trucks or trailers. Up-date computer. 5. Weighs materials or products and records weight on correct forms as stated in our SOP’s. 6. Receive other materials such as sanitation chemicals, other chemicals, and/or equipment. 7. Powered Industrial Truck operation – moves levers and pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. 8. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport load to designated area. 9. Unloads and stack materials by raising and lowering lifting device. 10. Loads and unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device. 11. Recharges batteries. 12. Covers all breaks including lunch for stack-off position as needed 13. Other duties may be assigned. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs daily, weekly, monthly inventory counts. 2. May move materials on shipping dock with hand truck. 3. Perform various daily cleaning duties (e.g. cooler and freezer, S/R dock, and outside dock area, etc.). COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Judgement – displays willingness to make decisions. Motivation – achieves goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Planning/Organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. Quantity – completes work in timely manner; works quickly. Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions, equipment and materials properly. Attendance – is consistently at work and on time; follows company attendance policy. Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibilities for own actions. 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. Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or equivalent; two to four years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language skills – ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP’s, HACCP, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computer skills – to perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook (e-mail software); Inventory Control Software; Spreadsheet software; Order processing and word processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – forklift certification; valid GA state motor vehicle operator’s license. Other qualifications – must be able to communicate effectively with drivers, dispatchers, and outside individuals Relocation Package Available No 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. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

The role involves operating an electric-powered industrial truck to move, lift, stack, and tier products or materials, while also preparing accurate shipping records and bills of lading for outbound trucks. Responsibilities also include processing receipts of incoming materials, updating databases, and ensuring accuracy between shipping documents and purchase orders.