General Production- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Harrison, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as General Production members. This role is crucial in producing safe, high-quality food products. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values, learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and impact. Team members contribute to a positive work environment, maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach consumers responsibly.

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.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts and potential overtime.
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Stacking pallets of finished product (up to 17lbs).
• Removing inedible meat and debris from the production floor.
• Performing general labor work as assigned.
• Using hand tools, knives, and machinery 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.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $19.00/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

What This Job Offers

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