Production Associate: Meat Processing & Career Growth

Smithfield Foods

Sioux Center (IA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay
Shift differential for second shift
Health insurance
Retirement benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking General Production team members to join our production lines. You will operate hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products for consumers, while keeping safety, quality, and teamwork at the forefront.

These roles offer hourly wages with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits. The work is physically demanding, with overtime possible based on production needs.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Operate hand tools, knives and machinery to process meat products for the consumer.
  • Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient production line and support teammates.
  • Follow instructions and meet production demands, with overtime as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail
Teamwork
Reliability

Tools

Hand tools
Knives
Machinery

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking General Production team members to join our production lines. You will operate hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products for consumers, while keeping safety, quality, and teamwork at the forefront.

These roles offer hourly wages with a $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits. The work is physically demanding, with overtime possible based on production needs.

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