Cut Assistant - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods is an American food company that leads in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and build meaningful careers with us. The Value You’ll Bring As a Skilled Knife team member, you will deliver safe, high‑quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards every day. You will contribute to a positive work environment and help maintain a safe and efficient production line, ensuring our products reach families across America. What You’ll Do Skilled Knife positions involve using hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products. These positions primarily use straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, powered whizard knives and other specialized knives. The role may be physically demanding, requires good hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail. You must be able to work your scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry‑leading wages and are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.90/hour $0.40/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Physical Demands & Work Environment All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 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 Work in cold areas (approximately 20‑40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees) Work in an environment that is wet and humid Wear a hard hat, hearing/eye/body protection and steel‑toed safety shoes Use personal protective equipment in a noisy environment 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 to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position Work may be physically demanding and require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs. Relocation Package Available: No 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 veteran 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithfield Foods Inc.