General Production- 2nd Shift

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

These positions involve stacking pallets of finished product (up to 17 lbs) or removing inedible meat and debris from the production floor and require repetitive overhead lifting and handling of raw meat. These positions work on a refrigerated production floor held at approximately 38°F. Additional general labor work is assigned as needed. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Pay

Hourly competitive starting pay: $19.00/hour. $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.

Schedule

Regular hours: 3 PM - 11:30 PM Monday through Friday, with seasonal Saturday overtime.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer
• Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers to deliver safe, high-quality food
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line
• Work scheduled shifts and required overtime depending on production demands
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including repetitive overhead lifting and handling of raw meat
• Perform additional general labor work as assigned

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 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
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs
• Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting objects using mechanical assistance

Work Environment

• Refrigerated production floor (~38°F)
• Physically demanding work requiring use of body parts and muscle groups
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment