1st Shift General Laborer

Smithfield Foods • Peru, IN

2d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking General Production team members to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This role contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. Dedication and a willingness to learn are essential for this role and for the company's mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work scheduled shift and potentially overtime.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment.
• Experience working in cold or warm environments.
• Experience working in wet and humid environments.
• Experience working in noisy environments.
• Experience climbing ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Experience with repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Experience with single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
• Experience with lifting objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• 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
• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.10/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• $1.25/shift differential for 3rd shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed