General Laborer - Manufacturing - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Springdale, OH

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About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you will help deliver safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The role contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and supports the company’s mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Employees use hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for consumers. The work is physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Employees must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Some roles may require certification to operate equipment. Additional essential functions may apply to specific jobs, and employees may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform continuous and 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.
• Work in wet and humid conditions, noisy environments, and around strong smells or odors.
• Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; use personal protective equipment as required.
• Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
• Climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifts of objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, which may require using some or all body parts and muscle groups.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
• Support coworkers and help maintain a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line and meet safety and quality standards.
• Work the scheduled shift and overtime when required by production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $18.00 per hour.
• Second-shift differential of $0.40 per hour.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full- and part-time team members who meet eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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