Shoulder Trimmer - 1st Shift

Overview

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that sustainably feeds 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.

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As a Skilled Knife team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play 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 help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day.

You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn make a real difference to our team and to our mission of delivering good food responsibly.

A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods – the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer in the United States. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting, meaningful careers with us.

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full‑time and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

We also offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Primarily use straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, powered whizard knives and other various knives.
• Perform physically demanding tasks that require good hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Work scheduled shifts and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform continuous/repetitive movements, 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.
• Work in cold areas (approximately 20‑40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Work in a wet and humid environment.
• Wear a hard hat, hearing/eye/body 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, walkways and platforms.
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs. May perform other duties as assigned.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Relocation Package Available.

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.