Pump and Press - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is the world's largest pork processor and the largest hog producer in the United States. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including competitive starting pay, a shift differential for 3rd shift, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. As a General Production team member, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

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

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 for the position.
May perform other duties as assigned.