Storeroom Technician

Smithfield Foods Packaged Meats Division is currently looking for a Maintenance Storeroom Technician to assist the overall operations of the industrial parts department. The position is responsible for receiving parts and supplies, maintaining inventory balances in SAP and issue parts and supplies to coworkers.

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
• Identify and distribute mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and other devices
• Assist all plant personnel with the acquisition of material goods, from/to or related to the facility
• Perform data entry and learn new computer systems (SAP)
• Maintain proper storeroom inventory levels (regular cycle counts)
• Coordinate the loading and unloading of trucks (as needed)
• Move materials, pick and deliver goods throughout the facility (as needed)
• Arrange items on shelves, racks bins
• Keep stockroom clean and organized
• Create kits for projects, communicate with mechanics
• Filing, cycle counts and audits
• Communicate, written and oral, with co-workers, vendors, and the public using telephone and email

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.

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 GED
• Associates degree or planner/inventory background preferred
• Have and maintain a valid driver's licenses
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work under pressure
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Follow safety/LTT procedures

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.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Ability to remain on feet for 8 or more hours a day.
• Climb up and down ladders and stairs frequently.

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 plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. 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, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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.