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Smithfield Foods; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Monmouth, IL is seeking a General Production team member to support safe, high-quality meat processing. You will work with hand tools and machinery, following instructions while maintaining strong attention to detail and reliability.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to stand for extended periods, and the willingness to work overtime as production demands. A collaborative, safety‑minded approach is essential to the team and product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with production environments is a plus.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products.
• Maintain safety, quality, and teamwork standards throughout shifts.
• Follow directions and schedules; may work overtime as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Job Description

The ValueYou'llBring

As a GeneralProductionteam member at Smithfield Foods,you'llplay a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standardsforsafety, quality, and teamwork every day.

Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference-both to your team and to our mission of deliveringgood food, responsibly.

WhatYou'llDo

GeneralProduction employees will work with hand tools, knives,machineryand 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. Production team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and maybe requiredto work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms

• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift

• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts

• Work with a knife (if trained)

• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40degrees) and/orwarm areas (over 100 degrees)

• Work in an environment that is wet and humid

• Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes

• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals

• Work around strong smells/odors

• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways,walkwaysand platforms

• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift

• Walk long distances

• May require certificationin order tooperatevarious pieces of equipmentrequiredfor the position

• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.Some positions may require repetitive overheadlifting upto 30lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60lbs, orlifting of objects using mechanicalassistance.

• Additionalessential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.