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      Great company to use for experience, don't let them get their hooks in your for long term. - Director Smithfield Foods Employee Review

      2.0
      Aug 1, 2008
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Great place to gain experience if you are starting out, but use them and leave them. You will gain enough experience (trial by fire) in 2 to 4 years that you will be very marketable elsewhere. The exposure and stories you will have for the next interview table will make you seem like a 10 year veteran in whatever field you may choose.

      Cons

      People are disposable and the margins are very low and at times non-existant. This is a mix that is recipe for disaster. As with other commodities when the market turns look out because the senior management knees start jerking in reaction. Senior leadership talks a good game and says the right thing, but at the facility level the employee conditions are terrible and at times 3rd world.

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      5.0
      Jan 15, 2026
      Production operator
      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?

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