Production Associate - 1st Shift, Competitive Pay

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking General Labor staff for the 1st shift in Sioux City, IA. You will perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced production environment, supporting quality and safety standards while collaborating with teammates.

Starting pay is $20.85 per hour with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options. Applicants must be 18+, able to stand for long hours, and willing to work in cold/warm environments with PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Stand for up to a 12-hour shift in concrete/wet environments.
• Work around animal blood and carcass parts; may handle knives if trained.
• Work in cold and/or hot areas; wear PPE.
• Repetitive lifting up to 60 lbs and use mechanical assists when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and hand tools to assist in food production.
• Handle materials and contribute to safe, clean work areas.
• Follow safety and quality procedures to ensure product integrity.
• Adapt to varying shift hours and overtime as production requires.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety

Knife handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking General Labor staff for the 1st shift in Sioux City, IA. You will perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced production environment, supporting quality and safety standards while collaborating with teammates.

Starting pay is $20.85 per hour with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options. Applicants must be 18+, able to stand for long hours, and willing to work in cold/warm environments with PPE as required.