Aitch Bone Whizard Knife 850

Smithfield Foods is a renowned American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The company is recognized for its commitment to producing high-quality and sustainable food products with respect for animals, people, communities, and the environment. Smithfield fosters a corporate culture deeply rooted in its Core Four values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, which guides the way employees collaborate and innovate within a supportive and responsible work environment. The company offers fulfilling career opportunities across various locations and functions, emphasizing continuous learning, professional growth, and meaningful contribution towards the mission of feeding people responsibly across the globe. Employees enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits designed to support them and their families both at work and beyond.

As a Skilled Knife team member at Smithfield Foods, you will be an essential part of the food production process, helping ensure that safe, quality food products reach families across America. This role involves working with a variety of hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products, such as straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, and powered whizard knives. The position demands attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination, and physical stamina due to its demanding nature involving continuous repetitive movements, standing for extended periods on concrete or platforms, and working in environments that can range from cold to hot, wet, and humid. Safety is paramount, and the role requires strict adherence to safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing and eye protection.

This position offers an hourly starting pay of $20.30 with an additional $0.25 per hour shift differential for second-shift work. Smithfield also provides a robust benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, education benefits for eligible full and part-time employees, and opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Working in this role at Smithfield means becoming part of a team committed to excellence, safety, and the ethical production of food. You will contribute to a positive and efficient production environment while growing your skillset in a company that values your dedication and effort and is committed to your personal and professional growth.