General Laborer

Smithfield Foods•Peru, IN

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.

Requirements

Motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic
Able to work their scheduled shift
May be required to work overtime depending on production demands
At least 18 years of age
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts
Willing and able to work with a knife (if trained)
Willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
Willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid
Willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
Willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
Willing and able to work around strong smells/odors
Willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
Willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
Willing and able to walk long distances
Ability to read, write and communicate in English

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 the consumer
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
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
Operate various pieces of equipment required for the position (may require certification)
Read and understand procedure manuals, signs and box labels
Work with warehouse computer systems
Complete written documents relating to company procedures
Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about day-to-day operations
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Great benefits packages
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.60/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd
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 to support our team members and their loved ones
Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
Be Well programs provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning (access to on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training)
Partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner