General Production- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Harrison, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as General Production team members. This role is crucial in our mission to sustainably feed people around the world by producing good food the right way. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our culture is grounded in our Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with hand tools, knives, and machinery

Responsibilities

Styling trays of sausage on a fast production line
Stacking pallets of finished product cases on a fast production line
Performing janitorial duties on a production line
Working with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products
Supporting coworkers and contributing to a positive work environment
Maintaining a safe and efficient production line
Ensuring products reach families across America
Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $18.35/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offering tools and resources for quality of life