3rd Shift - General Labor

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect and accountability, and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

About the role

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Work with a knife (if trained).
• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Work around strong smells/odors.
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Willing and able to work scheduled shifts and overtime depending on production demands.
• Physically capable of performing essential duties, which can include:
  • Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
  • Use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.

Benefits

• Hourly competitive starting pay – $20.10/hour + $0.50 for Sanitation.
• $1.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Pay

$20.10/hour plus applicable differentials.