Meat Processing General Laborer – Hands-On Team Player

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is seeking a General Laborer team member to support safe, high-quality meat production on the line. You will handle hand tools, knives, and machinery while maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork standards; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment; the role demands physical stamina, ability to work shifts, and the capability to work in cold or warm

Qualifications

• Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic help meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to stand for long shifts.
• Able to work around animal blood and carcass parts and tolerate cold/warm environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products.
• Stand for long shifts and possibly overtime.
• Maintain safety, quality, and teamwork on the production line.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Tools

Knife handling

Machinery operation

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is seeking a General Laborer team member to support safe, high-quality meat production on the line. You will handle hand tools, knives, and machinery while maintaining safety, quality, and teamwork standards; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment; the role demands physical stamina, ability to work shifts, and the capability to work in cold or warm