General Laborer III - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you will perform essential production tasks to process meat products and support coworkers. You will help maintain a safe, efficient production line and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality food. The work involves hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment, and may be physically demanding. The listed schedule is 1st shift, 7:20 AM–3:00 PM; overtime may be required depending on production demands. The position pays $21.65 per hour once qualified. Education benefits are available to eligible full- and part-time team members, and Smithfield offers career growth and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Be willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Work with a knife if trained.
Work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees, and in wet and humid conditions.
Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other personal protective equipment in noisy environments.
Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong smells or odors.
Climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
May need certification to operate equipment required for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Work the scheduled shift and, if needed, overtime based on production demands.

Responsibilities

Process meat products for consumers using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Meet production standards for safety and quality and contribute to a positive work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.