Smithfield

Food Production

GeneralLaborer

$0–0k Arnold, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“General Laborer at Smithfield. Skills: Production tasks, Meat processing. Perform essential production tasks. Support coworkers”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver safe, high-quality food; Meet standards for safety, quality, teamwork

Industry & Context.

Food Production
Eligibility Requirements

Physically demanding, Repetitive movement, Stand up to 12 hours, Work around animal blood/carcass, Work with knife, Work in cold/warm areas, Work in wet/humid environment, Wear PPE, Work in noisy environment, Work with chemicals, Work around odors, Climb/move on ladders, Bend, stoop, twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting, Heavy lifting, Lifting with assistance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 18 years of age, Understand and follow oral and written instructions, Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, Stand for up to 12-hour shift, Work around animal blood/carcass parts, Work with a knife (if trained), Work in cold/warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Wear hard hat, hearing/eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, Work in noisy environment with PPE, Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, platforms, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs, Lifting with mechanical assistance

Nice to Have

Certification to operate equipment

What You'll Do.

Perform essential production tasks

Meet standards for safety

Contribute to positive work environment

Maintain safe and efficient production line

Ensure products reach families

Process meat products for consumer

Work overtime if required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Support coworkers; Teamwork

Full Job Description

**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!** **The Value You’ll Bring** As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. **Your Opportunity** Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Competitive Starting Pay **\- $20.25/hr** * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More * Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements **What You’ll Do** General Production employees will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Production team members must

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