Smithfield Foods Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I've been with smithfield for the past 3 years and it was a great experience working within the IT Department"

"For the past 4 years, I've been working here at Smithfield Fresh Meats Corporation as an export quality specialist. I've recently earned an M.B.A. and I would like to incorporate all of what I have learned and gained to use as a foundation in a supervisory role. I feel as if I am ready for the next step in establishing my career in the quality field."

"Overall I loved this job but then there was a situation where I was being sexually harassed for months and when i finally spoke up I received 7 days unpaid. I am currently out of work and now i have to miss a semester of college because I can no longer afford to go to school."

"I have worked for Smithfield Foods for 6 months and have truly enjoyed my time there. Training modules are well defined, and coworkers are willing to assist you during your onboarding."

"Much confusion in higher levels management. Job description doesn't match what you actually do day to day. Direct supervisors are pretty good."

"I have worked for Smithfield since 2013. Smithfield is a world wide organization that allows it's workers the chance to make advancements in their careers. The company has many fields for employment."

"I've worked here for nearly 5 years. Pay is decent but the work can get hectic sometimes."

"They are currently reorganizing so everything is disorganized, they seem like under normal circumstances they would be great to work for"

"Great coworkers, very experienced and knowledgeable. Great team environment with managers wanting people to succeed and grow."

"This facility is only for the strong willed and goal driven. It is all about performance. I started with this company in 2011 and did a little over a year. If I wasn't so homesick as I was, I would had stayed with this company. The VP took care of his managers and I felt that he was tough on me but I learned so much from him."

"Great company. Great People. Great atmosphere to work in and very intelligent people to work alongside."

"Travel expectation was too rigourous. Inadequate leadership or resources."

What do you like about working at Smithfield Foods?

"following food safety code and policing food production on the plant floor."

What don't you like about working at Smithfield Foods?

"Inadequate support of upper management. Lack of cooperation from other departments to acheive food production in a safe environment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Setting unrealistic expectations for this position without proper leadership and guidance then trying to correct for it in inappropriate ways."

"It was good but temporary."