Hand Stuffer - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • St Charles, IL

10h

About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, the Hand Stuffer helps process meat products for consumers and supports the production team in delivering safe, high-quality food. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn while contributing to a safe, efficient production line and positive work environment.

This physically demanding position involves working with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment. Team members must be able to perform repetitive tasks, follow oral and written instructions, and work their scheduled shift. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
• Able to work in wet and humid conditions, noisy environments, and around strong smells or odors.
• Able to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
• Able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Able to climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
• Able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively and walk long distances.
• Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Follow oral and written instructions and meet safety and quality standards.
• Work the scheduled shift and, as required by production demands, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $22.50 per hour.
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for second- and third-shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time team members.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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