Smithfield Foods
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Packer
Package Handler (Former Employee) – Smithfield, VA – May 21, 2018
* Manually move material from one place to
another * Pack or wrap material by hand * Keep a record of the material they
move * Use signals, when necessary, to assist machine operators who are
moving larger pieces of material * Ensure a clean and orderly workplace. Housekeeping.
Ameri Force
another * Pack or wrap material by hand * Keep a record of the material they
move * Use signals, when necessary, to assist machine operators who are
moving larger pieces of material * Ensure a clean and orderly workplace. Housekeeping.
Ameri Force
Stay away from Smithfield
Bacon Press Comb Puller (Former Employee) – Monmouth, IL – May 20, 2018
If you're young and want money and no life with only Sundays off, go for it. If you have a family and plan to keep them, stay away from this place. Great benefits but 10+ hours, 6 days a week, lots of risk for injuries.
I've worked in construction previously for many years with no major injuries. I've seen so many injuries in this place, the repetitive use of joints is killer. You'll wake up in the morning not being able to feel your hands for 10+ minutes just from the continuous use, good luck snoozing that alarm!
In the end I was making close to $1100 a week but only going home with little under $700, which is decent weekly pay but taking into account the injuries(from faulty equipment), poor management, lazy co workers (the plant is full of them), a medical staff that is there for the company not for you, long hours and days; working here is not worth it.
I've worked in construction previously for many years with no major injuries. I've seen so many injuries in this place, the repetitive use of joints is killer. You'll wake up in the morning not being able to feel your hands for 10+ minutes just from the continuous use, good luck snoozing that alarm!
In the end I was making close to $1100 a week but only going home with little under $700, which is decent weekly pay but taking into account the injuries(from faulty equipment), poor management, lazy co workers (the plant is full of them), a medical staff that is there for the company not for you, long hours and days; working here is not worth it.
Pros
benefits
Cons
everything else
I would recommend people to go there for their first job because it was a advance company where u can live comfortably
Forklift Operator and Material Handler (Former Employee) – Smithfield, VA – May 19, 2018
I love the environment that I was working in, everyone was a team player, the advancement was their if u wanted more money an the benefits was OK o had to work my up as u do in any company we work in cold condition an hot environment
Pros
Lunch breaks was ok
Cons
Lack of benefits
Fast pacing and productive workplace
Production Planner (Former Employee) – Denver, CO – May 17, 2018
Very friendly but fast pacing workplace.
Sometimes can be challenging
I learned a lot about supply chain and planning
People work there are very nice and professional.
Sometimes can be challenging
I learned a lot about supply chain and planning
People work there are very nice and professional.
good people to work with
Logistics/ Scheduling / Assistant Buyer (Former Employee) – Bolingbrook, IL – May 15, 2018
the company was greet and the people made u feel right at home. they will teach u everything to make you feel confy working. the managers are always willing to help.
Pros
good people
Cons
they dont pay much
easy work
Pocket Loader (Former Employee) – Kinston, NC – May 12, 2018
fast paced work. i learned how to work with a team. management was ok. the hardest part of the job was the fast pace. the most enjoyable part of the job was working with friend and making new friends.
High mobility for hard workers wishing to achieve security and financial stability.
Production Worker I (Current Employee) – Junction City, KS – May 12, 2018
Temperature on the floor is roughly 40 degrees. The work weeks are long, normally 5 12-hour shifts, but can be up to 6 days weekly. Job involves organizing, so it can be enjoyable to those who like order and organization. Jobs on a line rotate hourly and workers box, palletize, pocket fill, and fill loading slots throughout the shift so the job isn't too monotonous. Those who endure the probation period enjoy a swift move up in compensation during the first year. To achieve better salaries, one can opt for other positions within the company.
Pros
Excellent benefits, quick upward mobility potential, environment where employees and management are familiar with each other, on-site wellness therapy
Cons
Short breaks, long hours, extended exposure to cold, repetitive motion stress
nice place to work
Utility Operator (Former Employee) – Lincoln, NE – May 12, 2018
Good training , very helpful employees and management. At least once a month the would have a nice lunch benefit for the employees. Decent bonus structure. Room for advancement. A company well looking into.
Pros
seem to really care about their employees
Cons
Different ethics there, language bearers a little tough.
Hard Work
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) – Lumberton, NC – May 11, 2018
High turnover rate
Long hours
Management is rude
company only has concern for the hogs and there products
Using dangerous equipment in terrible temperatures hot/cold
Long hours
Management is rude
company only has concern for the hogs and there products
Using dangerous equipment in terrible temperatures hot/cold
Pros
high wages and benefits
Cons
The job does a lot of harm to the workers health wise
productive workplace with exceptional benefits
Production Worker/Forklift Operator (Former Employee) – Clinton, NC – May 11, 2018
crowds of all ages working employees, a very productive environment with splendid benefits, opportunity for growth and progression. Management can be reached for any concerns. hardest part of the job is having only 4 points for attendance.
its okay
Production Worker (Current Employee) – Tar Heel, NC – May 9, 2018
if you are someone like that tat have to balance school and work i do not recommend this job for you, it will be hard youll have to have astrong will and the willingness to work long hours and i HIGHLY recommend you buy your own boots because the ones they issue will litually hurt your feet
Run for your life!
Production Worker (Former Employee) – Mason City, IA – May 8, 2018
Expected to work most Saturdays all year round. Every other Sunday during the busy season. July to November. Two days off in a month. 9 to 10 hour days.Turnover with new employees. Example: They may hire 9 and 1 might stay. Poor management. Rated worst in their company for employee safty. Language barrier at times on the work floor.
Pros
none
Cons
No time for a life!
Very stressful, with no communication.
Package Handler (Former Employee) – Peru, IN – May 8, 2018
I work 3rd shift so, my night begins at 11:00p.m. It's very cold but once your on the floor working, unless you are a catcher it warms right up. They have great benefits! They lack communication big time and, I personally feel it would be a great place to work if the hours were different and staff communicated.
Its only worth it for the money
Production Worker (Former Employee) – Monmouth, IL – May 4, 2018
The company promises fair treatment but that's grossly untrue. If you aren't willing to kiss butt hard you won't last. The place really is more about who you know and how you play the game then how well you actually do your job. Also expect to get moved from your spot to fill someone else's often since people can't handle the job.
Pros
Pay
Cons
Poor management, unstable hours, working 6 days a week more then not, not flexible and only help when you get hurt.
Ratings from women
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2.8Personal Development
1.9Career Opportunities
1.6Family Support
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