General Laborer II - Pet Food - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers industry-leading wages and benefits. Team members receive competitive starting pay, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Smithfield is dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world by producing good food responsibly, with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Willingness to learn.

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 for consumers.
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 repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Lift objects using mechanical assistance.