General Production: Meat Processing (2nd/3rd Shift)

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

St. Charles (IL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefits
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring General Production team members to join our production lines across the United States. You will perform essential production tasks to deliver safe, high-quality meat products for families nationwide.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, with opportunities for career growth and development. The position offers hourly pay with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, comprehensive health insurance, retirement

Qualifications

  • Must be able to perform physical tasks and stand for long periods.
  • Ability to work with knives, machinery, and other production equipment.
  • Desire to learn and contribute to a safe, efficient production line.

Responsibilities

  • Operate hand tools and machinery to process meat products.
  • Maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness standards on the line.
  • Support coworkers and adapt to production demands, including overtime if needed.
  • Follow instructions and work in a physically demanding environment.

Skills

Attention to detail
Reliability
Strong work ethic
Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring General Production team members to join our production lines across the United States. You will perform essential production tasks to deliver safe, high-quality meat products for families nationwide.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, with opportunities for career growth and development. The position offers hourly pay with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, comprehensive health insurance, retirement

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