General Laborer 3rd shift

A General Production team member at Smithfield Foods plays a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic help us meet our safety, quality and teamwork standards every day.

General Production employees work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for consumers. These positions are physically demanding and require good hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail. Production team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform a task requiring continuous or repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 20–40°F) or warm areas (over 100°F).
• 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 or odors.
• Climb or 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 to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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 veteran status, disability status or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please call 757‑357‑1595.