Production Associate 2nd Shift

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About the role

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages. Opportunities for career growth and professional development are also available.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and teamwork standards.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands & Work Environment: 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.

Skills

• Reliability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Roth Retirement Benefits.
• Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Up to $1/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.

Pay

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.55/hour$1/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.

Schedule

5:30pm to 5:30am (Pack) - Mon-Friday & Sats

Value You’ll Bring

Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly.