Packer - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and grow lasting careers. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers industry-leading wages and benefits. The company is committed to sustainably feeding people, producing good food responsibly with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. They foster a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong emphasis on learning, collaboration, and innovation. This role offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities for growth and impact.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Able to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Able to stand for up to a 12-hour shift on concrete and/or platforms.
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 a wet and humid environment.
Able to wear 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.
May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.
May require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
May require single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
May require lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.40/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd Shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance for English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offering tools and resources for quality of life