General Production - 1st Shift

About the role

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – 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 our Core Four values - 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.

Pay

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.50/hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Relocation package available
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Schedule

Work scheduled shifts; shifts may be up to 12 hours; overtime may be required based on production demands.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks supporting coworkers to meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12‑hour shift.
• Willingness to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Ability to work with a knife (if trained).
• Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20‑40 °F) and/or warm areas (over 100 °F).
• Ability to work in wet and humid environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment: hard hat, hearing/eye protection, steel‑toed safety shoes.
• Ability to work in noisy environments using PPE.
• Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Tolerance for strong smells/odors.
• Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over an entire shift.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• May require certification to operate various equipment.
• Physically demanding work; may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.