General Labor - 1st Shift

As a General Laborer team member at Smithfield Foods, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Production employees work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions can be physically demanding.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks to deliver safe, high-quality food; Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for consumers; Support coworkers; Contribute to a positive work environment; Help maintain a safe and efficient production line; Work scheduled shifts and overtime depending on production demands; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

At least 18 years of age; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Perform 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 wet and humid environments; Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; Work in a noisy environment using 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 an entire shift; Walk long distances; Certification may be required to operate certain equipment; Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting using mechanical assistance

Nice to have

Reliability; Attention to detail; Strong work ethic; Willingness to learn; Hand-eye coordination

Benefits

Hourly competitive starting pay; Comprehensive health insurance; Retirement benefits; Education benefit for eligible full and part-time team members; Opportunities for career growth and professional development