Packer - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefits. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Team members play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are crucial for meeting standards in safety, quality, and teamwork. The company aims to foster a positive work environment and ensure products reach families responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending 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 (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Work around strong smells/odors.
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Walk long distances.
Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
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.
Support coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Perform essential production tasks.
Operate various pieces of equipment required for the position (may require certification).