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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. Apply Now!
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great
benefits packages:
* Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.55/hour
* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
* Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members
upon meeting eligibility requirements
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional
development.
The Value You’ll Bring
As a General Laborer 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 us meet our 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 our products reach families across
America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real
difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food,
responsibly.
What You’ll Do
Production employees will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other
equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions can be
physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to
detail. Production team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and
may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must be willing and able to:
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions
* Perform a task 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
* May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment
required for the position
* This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body
parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead
lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to
60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
* Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Relocation Package Available No
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or
any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process,
please call us at 757-357-1595.