1st Shift - General Production
About The Position
Smithfield is seeking team members for General Production roles. This position involves performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers to deliver safe, high-quality food. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. General Production team members contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach consumers responsibly. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Requirements
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to work their scheduled shift.
- May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
Nice To Haves
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic.
- Dedication and willingness to learn.
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.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Industry-leading wages
- Competitive Starting Pay – $23.50/hour
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
- Opportunities for career growth
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
