General Production - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,492 - 34,882; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Health insurance and retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is looking for a General Laborer to join their team in Sioux Falls. The role involves essential production tasks to deliver high-quality food. Applicants must be able to meet physical demands and work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional development. If you are dedicated, reliable, and want to contribute to a meaningful mission, apply now!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential production tasks in meat processing.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Work with tools and machinery in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to understand instructions

Job description

May 26, 2026

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that sustainably feeds 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!

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.55/hour
• $0.50/hour 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

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

The Value You'll Bring

As a General Laborer team member at Smithfield Foods, you will 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 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 – 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 consumers. 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 old. Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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°F) and/or warm areas (over 100°F)
• 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
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• This work is physically demanding and may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance
• Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being 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 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.