3rd shift General Labor

Smithfield Foods•Peru, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Must be able to work their scheduled shift.
May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Nice To Haves

$.50 Sanitation Pay
$1.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
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.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $19.60/hour
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.
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access to 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.