General Production - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers in the American food industry. As a General Laborer team member, you will play a crucial role in producing safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your colleagues. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital to meeting the company's standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach consumers across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will significantly impact the team and the company's mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.
Reliability.
Strong work ethic.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to work scheduled shifts.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Ability to work with a knife (if trained).

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products.
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, flexing, and extending arms.
Stand for up to a 12-hour shift on concrete and/or platforms.
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Work in a wet and humid environment.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a noisy environment.
Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Work around strong smells/odors.
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively.
Walk long distances.
May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.
Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Lift objects using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $21.15/hour
$.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd 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
Comprehensive training programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through Guild partnership
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree at an accredited college or university
Robust, flexible, and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offering tools and resources for quality of life (elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, etc.)