3rd Shift - General Labor

Smithfield Foods•Peru, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a General Production 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.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Nice To Haves

Good hand-eye coordination
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Work with a knife (if trained).
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.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $19.60/hour + $.50 for Sanitation
$1.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
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.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children