Smithfield Foods
Food Processing
UtilityLevel3-2ndShift
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Utility Level 3 - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Production tasks. Process meat products. Support coworkers”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork
Industry & Context.
Physically demanding, Work around animal blood/carcass parts, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Work in noisy environment, Work around smells/odors, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs, Lifting using mechanical assistance
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 with a knife, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Wear hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, Work in noisy environment, Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs, Lifting using mechanical assistance
Nice to Have
Certification to operate equipment
What You'll Do.
Process meat products
Contribute to positive work environment
Maintain safe production line
Ensure products reach families
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support 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!** **Your Opportunity** A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.85/hour * $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. **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. **What You’ll Do*
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