General Production - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

About The Position

As a General Laborer team member at Smithfield Foods, you will perform essential production tasks and support coworkers in delivering safe, high-quality food. The role helps maintain a safe and efficient production line and meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. Production employees use hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for consumers. The work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Team members must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime based on production demands. Additional essential functions may apply to specific jobs, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
Work in wet and humid environments, noisy environments, and around strong smells or odors.
Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; use personal protective equipment in noisy areas.
Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
Climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
May require certification to operate equipment needed for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifting of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Demonstrate good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Use hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products.
Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
Work scheduled shifts and overtime when required by production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.