General Labor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

6d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as General Laborers on the 2nd shift. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers opportunities for career 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 contribute to producing safe, high-quality food responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work their scheduled shift.
May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks and support 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.
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 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 to operate various pieces of equipment.
Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Lift objects using mechanical assistance.