Meat Processing General Laborer — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Smithfield Foods; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Health insurance

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Monmouth, IL is seeking a General Laborer to join our production team. You will perform essential production tasks, operate hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products, and support your coworkers in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.

This physically demanding role requires 18+ years, good hand-eye coordination, ability to stand long shifts, and willingness to work overtime. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Stand on concrete 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).
• This work is physically demanding and may require lifting up to 60 lbs and repetitive overhead motion.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, knives, machinery to process meat products and support coworkers.
• Maintain safety, quality, and teamwork on the production line.
• Follow shift requirements and may work overtime based on production needs.

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Monmouth, IL is seeking a General Laborer to join our production team. You will perform essential production tasks, operate hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products, and support your coworkers in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.

This physically demanding role requires 18+ years, good hand-eye coordination, ability to stand long shifts, and willingness to work overtime. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefits.