Meat Production Associate — Growth, Benefits & Teamwork

Smithfield Foods

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 39,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education Benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Lincoln, NE is hiring General Production team members to operate hand tools, knives and machinery on a fast-paced meat processing line. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with overtime potential and a supportive training environment.

Starting pay is $23.90 per hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, and eligible employees may access health insurance, retirement benefits, and education assistance upon meeting requirements.

Qualifications

  • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to continuously lift product weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Stand on concrete for up to a 12-hour shift and work in cold or warm environments.

Responsibilities

  • General Production employees will 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.

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Lincoln, NE is hiring General Production team members to operate hand tools, knives and machinery on a fast-paced meat processing line. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with overtime potential and a supportive training environment.

Starting pay is $23.90 per hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, and eligible employees may access health insurance, retirement benefits, and education assistance upon meeting requirements.

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