General Laborer

Smithfield Foods•Springdale, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as General Production team members. This role is crucial for delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The company values reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to uphold its standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. Employees will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Smithfield offers opportunities for career growth and professional development, aligning with its mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

Must be 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
Physically demanding work that can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups
Ability to perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs (for some positions)
Ability to perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs (for some positions)
Ability to lift objects using mechanical assistance (for some positions)
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks
Support coworkers
Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line
Ensure products reach families across America
May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $18.00/hour
$0.40/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs (with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers)
Be Well programs (tools and resources to enhance quality of life, at no additional cost)
Support for elective surgeries
Weight loss support
Mental health support
Cancer support
Kidney disease support
Diabetes support
Smoking cessation support
Asthma support
Maternity management
Comprehensive training programs
Professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning (on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training)
GUILD partnership (tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs)
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program (financial reimbursement for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree)