About the position
At Smithfield Foods, we are dedicated to providing our team members with a fulfilling career and a supportive work environment. As a General Production employee on the 2nd shift, you will play a crucial role in our production process, helping to deliver quality food products to our customers. This position is ideal for individuals who are motivated and eager to grow within a leading U.S. food company. Our team members are not just employees; they are part of a family that values hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. We offer competitive starting pay of $19.15 per hour, along with a $0.50 per hour shift differential for those working the 2nd shift. In addition to competitive wages, we provide comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits, ensuring that our employees are well taken care of from their first day of employment. We also offer educational benefits to both full-time and part-time team members, promoting continuous learning and professional development. The role of a General Production employee is physically demanding and requires a strong commitment to safety and quality. You will be responsible for handling materials and using various hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment. This position requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and the physical strength and stamina to perform tasks effectively. Team members must be prepared to work in various environments, including cold and warm areas, and may be required to work around animal blood and carcass parts. Safety is our top priority, and all employees are expected to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols at all times. As a member of our production team, you will be expected to follow oral and written instructions, perform repetitive movements, and stand for extended periods. The job may also require climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting, as well as lifting heavy objects. We are looking for individuals who are ready to take on these challenges and contribute to our mission of delivering good food responsibly to America’s dinner table. Join us at Smithfield Foods, where a great job and a great future await you!
Responsibilities
- Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment in the production process.
- Perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
- Work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime depending on production demands.
- Follow oral and written instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain safety protocols while working in various environments, including cold and warm areas.
- Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
- Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts as required.
- Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in a noisy environment.
- Climb, bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout the shift.
- Lift heavy objects, with some positions requiring overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Capability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping and flexing arms.
- Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for extended periods.
- Willingness to work in cold (20-40 degrees) and warm (over 100 degrees) environments.
- Ability to work in wet and humid conditions.
- Comfortable working while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
- Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals and around strong smells/odors.
- Physical capability to climb/move on ladders, steps, and platforms.
- Ability to walk long distances as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Education benefit available from the first day of employment
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
