Experienced General Production Team Member - 3rd Shift - Competitive Pay, Comprehensive Benefits, and Opportunities for Growth with Smithfield Foods

Join the Smithfield Foods Team: Where Good Food Meets Great Careers

Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, is seeking motivated individuals to join our General Production team on the 3rd shift. As a trusted name in the food industry, we're committed to delivering high-quality products responsibly and making a positive impact in our communities. Our team members are the backbone of our success, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a leading food company with a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers. We responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world and believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity. Our iconic brands include Smithfield®, Eckrich®, and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.

Our Culture and Values

At Smithfield Foods, we value our team members and strive to create a work environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive. We believe in the importance of community involvement and are committed to making a positive impact in the areas where we operate. Our culture is built on the principles of respect, integrity, and accountability, and we're dedicated to providing opportunities for growth and development.

Job Summary

As a General Production team member on the 3rd shift, you will play a critical role in our manufacturing process, working together with our team to deliver high-quality products to our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a leading food company, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver high-quality products
• Perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength, and stamina
• Work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals and ensure efficient operations
• Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
• Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
• Willingness to work in a cold and/or warm environment (approximately 20-40 degrees and/or over 100 degrees)
• Ability to work in a wet and humid environment
• Physical ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• Physical ability to walk long distances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive overhead lifting

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive starting pay: $17.65/hour
• $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment

Career Growth and Professional Development:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement programs
• Partnership with Guild Education to provide upfront tuition assistance and funding for degree and certificate programs

Work Environment and Culture:

• Dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for team-building and social activities
• Commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion

How to Apply

If you're a motivated individual looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website or, if you're a current Smithfield team member, log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Join our team and be part of a company that is committed to making a positive impact in our communities. Apply today and start your career with Smithfield Foods!