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Clean-up Laborer

Smithfield Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2026
💰 $44,000/yr

About the role

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding 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. Apply Now!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.91/hour
  • 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows: 

  • In addition to normal Janitorial duties, routinely performs other clean-up projects including cleaning pipes, lights, beams, floors, line belts or conveyors and other production equipment as needed during the shift. 

  • Scrapes rusty areas, primes and paints as needed. 

  • Empties trash throughout the day into dumpsters and takes to East dumpsters and takes to East dock.  

  • Follows assigned clean-up project list. 

  • May use hand truck and floor scrubber for assorted duties. 

  • Removes empties cleans and replaces inedible containers daily as needed. 

  • Wipes condensation. 

  • Keep department and equipment clean and supplied with cleaning utensils and supplies. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.   

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred  

  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.  

  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 

  • Must be able to work independently. 

 

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: 

  • Paint, brushes, scrapers, mops, brooms, hoses, hand trucks, floor scrubber, wash station, chemicals, etc. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should 

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