General Production - 2nd shift

Smithfield Foods•Middlesboro, KY

22h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is a company that is 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. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $17.30/hour $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver good food responsibly to America’s dinner table.
Perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength and stamina.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
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.
Use some or all body parts and muscle groups.
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 (in some positions).
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $17.30/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Relocation Package Available
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
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
Education Reimbursement Program