General Production- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Harrison, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking General Production team members to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. 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, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. Opportunities for career growth and professional development are available.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Able to work with a knife (if trained).
• Able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Able to walk long distances.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
• Some positions may require 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.

Nice To Haves

• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Stack pallets of finished product (up to 17lbs).
• Remove inedible meat and debris from the production floor.
• Perform general labor work as assigned.
• Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $19.00/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• 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