General Laborer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Production employees will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• 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
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $18.60/hr
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Relocation Package Available