General Labor/Heavy Lifter - 2nd Shift

The value you’ll bring:

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.

About the role

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.90/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shiftComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Support coworkers and assist in maintaining a safe and efficient production line.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and ensure product quality and safety.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Willingness and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Standing on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Working in cold and/or warm areas, and working around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Using a knife (if trained).
• Working in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Working around sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Working in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Bending, stooping, and twisting repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Walking long distances.
• Moving on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of food processing and safety standards.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

Pay

$20.90/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on production demands.