Do not move to Kinston NC - Maintenance Smithfield Foods Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well, it is a paycheck. Regular employees are ok to work with most of the time. I seriously can not think of any other reason to work here.

Cons

Worst management I have ever had in my entire career. They put their friends in higher paying positions even when they don't have the skills needed. They are arrogant, and cannot be wrong, even when you prove it. This applies to several, if not all, of upper management. They preach teamwork, but in actuality you will become the work horse- there is no team. I have seen hard working people regularly have their jobs threatened, including myself, for no reason other than "the boss is pouting" to put it nicely. It is a terrible, stressful, negative place to work. To top it all off, its in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do but go to Walmart. Upper managent will ask you to move here, use you and when they are done they will throw you away, especially if you question them or have a better idea than the boss. Somehow that makes you a threat instead of a productive employee.

Explore other reviews about Smithfield Foods

5.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Same as any production line

Cons

Cold every day due to cooler

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I can't say, they will see and try to take that away too.

Cons

I am fairly certain that leadership has been reading these reviews and instead of resolving problems decided to take away the good things too. The end goal must be to make this place as miserable as possible for employees in the hopes of keeping stakeholders happy. Vacation was decreased starting in 2026 (with no carry-over). People continue to disappear month after month since the second half of 2024. Still no planning for work coverage. Employee Resource Groups are being halted at least temporarily. People commented that the pay is good. Well that's being cut and if you are on the upper end of your range, no annual increases for you no matter how well you perform. Other things to look forward to for 2027- 401k contribution decreases Annual bonus decreases After all that, what's left?

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All