Smithfield

Manufacturing

GeneralProduction-1stShift

$36–48k ~AI est. Salt Lake City, Utah, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“General Production - 1st Shift at Smithfield. Skills: Production tasks. Process meat products. Support coworkers”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Eligibility Requirements

Physically demanding, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Work in noisy environment, Work around smells/odors, Repetitive lifting, Heavy lifting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 18 years of age, Understand and follow oral and written instructions, Perform repetitive movement, Stand for up to 12-hour shift, Work around animal blood/carcass parts, Work with a knife, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Wear hard hat, hearing/eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, Work in noisy environment, 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.

Process meat products

Meet standards for safety

Meet standards for quality

Meet standards for teamwork

Contribute to positive work environment

Maintain safe production line

Maintain efficient production line

Ensure products reach families

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Supporting coworkers

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 Laborer 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. **What You’ll Do** 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 be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. **Physical Demands & Work Environment** _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability re

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