Production Associate I — $20/hr, Benefits, Day Shift

Smithfield Foods; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring for General Production team members in a demanding production environment. You will operate tools and equipment to prepare meat products, contribute to a safe and quality-focused line, and support coworkers in meeting daily production goals.

This role requires staying on a 3:00am–3:00pm shift with overtime possible and provides industry-leading wages, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and education benefits for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to perform physical, repetitive tasks and stand for long shifts.
• Able to work in cold (20–40°F) or hot environments and wear PPE.
• Willing to work overtime as production demands.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools and knives.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Support a clean, efficient production line and teamwork.

Skills

General Production

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring for General Production team members in a demanding production environment. You will operate tools and equipment to prepare meat products, contribute to a safe and quality-focused line, and support coworkers in meeting daily production goals.

This role requires staying on a 3:00am–3:00pm shift with overtime possible and provides industry-leading wages, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and education benefits for eligible team members.