General Production - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

8d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Production employees will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Production team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Dedication and willingness to learn.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work their scheduled shift.
May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Nice To Haves

May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure our products reach families across America.
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.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $21.55/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
Relocation Package Available