General Laborer - 3rd Shift

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that sustainably feeds 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 meet 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 products reach families across America.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
• Perform physically demanding tasks requiring good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as required by production demands.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and willing and able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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 wet, humid environments.
• Wear 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.
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs and single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or use mechanical assistance.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages with competitive starting pay of $19.50/hour.
• $0.75/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefits available to full and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Schedule

3rd Shift: 10:25 PM - 6:00 AM