# Smithfield Foods jobs and careers

> 555 open roles at Smithfield Foods as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/smithfield-foods

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Its 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made the brand one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 555 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 56 |
| Cities hiring | 65 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $59k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $400k |
| Headquarters | Smithfield, VA |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Employees | 10,001+ |
| Industries | Food and Beverage, Hospitality |
| Website | https://smithfieldfoods.com |

## Where they are hiring

- Smithfield: 74 open roles
- Sioux Falls: 28 open roles
- Denison: 21 open roles
- Orange City: 19 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Crew Leader- Hot Dogs 2nd Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cd3c6558-4219-44d7-9438-67bc1d658330), Kinston, NC ($44k)
- [Packer- 1st Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/72c7f5cd-014d-4639-a5b7-12405f3fd5aa), Kinston, NC ($40k)
- [Tree Washer (3rd Shift) Heavy Lifter](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/637f9b78-ba47-401f-a064-97d6615f0bf6), Monmouth, IL ($49k)
- [Herdsperson - BS 7092](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0bbc4c77-6dad-46ca-a3a2-7613bb48ca34), New Bern, NC ($35k)
- [Automation & Controls Engineer (Mandarin)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/df934a70-8212-4f8b-9129-32390563857d), Sioux Falls, SD
- [Electrical Specialist - 1st Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5c4e9713-dd75-4240-8438-9f84dc7d2aea), Clinton, NC ($58k to $70k)
- [Electrical Specialist - 2nd Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7c86872f-08f8-4c6c-9183-b1b1ff992241), Clinton, NC ($58k to $70k)
- [Lead - Shipping](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cef989e0-d624-401b-b5db-ff38203c8ca7), Clinton, NC
- [Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/debb5488-ab24-42a3-9d62-be93290f14c6), Clinton, NC ($58k to $70k)
- [Wipe Condensation (3rd Shift)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/861509ae-01d8-464a-b820-3974025e98d5), Cumming, GA ($45k)
- [Herdsperson - Farm 37061](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/69ea3667-616f-4e9a-9b7a-27ff40cbce4a), Trenton, NC ($35k)
- [Floater 2nd shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/acaa11a6-7d7e-45e5-b3fe-c33a4b63b573), Wichita, KS
- [Feed Mill Operator 1-Night Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f3cea704-b4eb-492a-91ef-e3e055965d66), Bladenboro, NC ($37k)
- [Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b9b9f0d9-364a-42fa-b732-f26da6d26a3f), St James, MN ($47k)
- [Wave Distribution Planner](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a692c2ce-752b-4583-8aa2-30e52507f759), Tar Heel NC Distribution Center
- [Warehouse Supervisor 2nd shift ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus!)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/579ae988-140f-41b9-8a21-918f425348b5), Tar Heel, NC
- [Herdsperson Trainee - Farm 85073, Wakefield VA](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ff459a56-87df-4815-8d4f-095e0a1aeafd), Wakefield, VA ($35k)
- [Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/bde8e8a1-4d97-4e8d-8e3d-e61a6dbdb223), Smithfield, VA ($85k to $120k)
- [Herdsperson - Farm 55761](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cdf89398-3606-4b25-8580-9261040cc29b), Maxton, NC ($35k)
- [Herdsperson - Farm 76811](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/de3074e4-a2a9-4487-8c59-90647054b996), Shannon, NC ($35k)
- [Herdsperson Trainee White Tail Unionville](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/dceb79f2-c5f4-4759-b2ce-1205fdcf4821), Unionville, MO
- [Spotter Driver 1st Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/70d31980-963d-4972-9c9a-bf4ef2c89d1b), Clinton, NC
- [General Labor - New Hire (3rd shift)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/27f70aad-3ede-49ba-869f-032df64f0e39), Cumming, GA ($45k)
- [Lead - Grinding (2nd Shift)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e5b0cf6b-9e10-48ce-bb68-527261c3deb5), Cumming, GA ($50k)
- [Maintenance Planner/Scheduler](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d18a0492-55cb-4cc7-8f77-0e90e0b18766), Des Moines, IA
- All 555 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/smithfield-foods#jobs

## Leadership

- Shane Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Luis Cerdan Ie, Executive Vice President Of European Operations
- Donovan Owens, President
- Andee Bovis, Senior Vice President, Information Technology
- Tracy Wind, Senior Vice President Of Retail Sales
- Jay Bennett, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Keller Watts, Chief Business Officer
- Mark Hall, CFO

## Common questions

### Is Smithfield Foods hiring right now?

Yes. Smithfield Foods has 555 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### Where is Smithfield Foods hiring?

Smithfield Foods is hiring in 65 cities. The most open roles are in Smithfield (74), Sioux Falls (28) and Denison (21).

### How much does Smithfield Foods pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Smithfield Foods is $59k a year, and the highest is $400k.

### Where is Smithfield Foods headquartered?

Smithfield Foods is headquartered in Smithfield, VA and was founded in 1936.

### Who leads Smithfield Foods?

Shane Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Smithfield Foods's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Smithfield Foods?

Pick a role on Smithfield Foods's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Smithfield Foods's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.