General Labor - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and grow lasting careers. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and professional development. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Dedication and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks to deliver safe, high-quality food.
Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
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.
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 wet and humid environment.
Wear 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 to operate various pieces of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.