General Production - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as General Production team members. This role is crucial in producing safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic to help meet company standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Able to work with a knife (if trained).
• Able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Able to walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks.
• Support coworkers.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $19.00/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• 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
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition assistance
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

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