General Production- 1st & 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Mason City, IA

2d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking team members to join their production team. This role involves performing essential production tasks to deliver safe, high-quality food. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, maintaining a safe and efficient production line, and ensuring products reach families across America. The company emphasizes its mission of delivering good food responsibly and offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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
• Reliability

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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.
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
• Perform lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $21.65/hour
• $1.00 Shift differential for 2nd shift
• 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

What This Job Offers

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