General Production - 2nd Shift

About the role

Smithfield Foods is a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food responsibly. We offer challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities across locations and functions, supported by our Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products for the consumer using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• 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 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 to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Strong work ethic.
• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar production environment is preferred.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.55/hour$0.50/hr. Shift Differential for 2nd Shift.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Pay

• $21.55/hour with a shift differential for 2nd Shift.

Schedule

• Shifts may vary based on production demands.