General Laborer applicants have rated the interview process at Smithfield Foods with 1.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for General Laborer roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Smithfield Foods overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Smithfield Foods as a General Laborer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Drug test: 33%
Background check: 22%
Skills test: 11%
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I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods (Smithfield, VA)
Interview
A quick question and answer session. Things like why did you leave your previous employer and why should we hire you. It was very open and no pressure situation. After the 1 on 1 portion, I was sent to their clinic for a drug and alcohol screening. After passing both, I was offered a position.
I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Smithfield Foods (Middlesboro, KY)
Interview
You have to go in for the first interview, then, if they like you, they will call you in for a second interview. During that interview, you do a drug test, sign the forms for your background check, etc. once all that comes in, you will then begin orientation class.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the questions you should be prepared for is, tell me about a time that you disagreed with management. How did you handle that?