General Labor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 23,923 - 34,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit for team members

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Carroll, Iowa, is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to perform essential production tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing meat products, maintaining safety standards, and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate is reliable, pays attention to detail, and demonstrates a strong work ethic. This physically demanding role requires good hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in varying temperature conditions. Shift work and overtime may be required, along with adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work long hours on concrete and/or platforms.
• Capable of performing tasks requiring continuous movement.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential production tasks in food processing.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Job description

Your Opportunity

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.05/hour
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

The Value You'll Bring

As a General Laborer team member at Smithfield Foods, you will deliver 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 each day.

You will 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 to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

What You'll Do

Production employees 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

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform a task requiring 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 an environment that is wet and humid
• Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel‑toed safety shoes
• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (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 the course of an entire shift
• Walk long distances
• Certifications may be required to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance
• Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

EEO 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 veteran 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.