Bad experience - Raw utility Smithfield Foods Employee Review

2.0
Sep 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High pay rate because of union

Cons

Unsafe working conditions,floors are uneven and oftentimes forklifts get stuck, floors are constantly wet from water and fat from raw meat and the forklift tires have zero traction so hydroplaning is common. Many of the people only speak spanish and there are people who have positions as team leads that are supposed to know english but dont so it creates a language barrier for people who dont speak spanish. Vacation and personal time are dictated by supervisor and often dont give you days off even when you need it for emergencys, so people have no choice but to call off and get pointed by the company.point system is horrible worst one ive seen.so many people get fired because of the strict point system. Hr is very unproffesional always treat you like an inconvenience. Horrible job training for new hires.they have a sink or swim attitude.they dont care about the workers.only production.very stressful work environment.

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5.0
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Pros

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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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