Does Smithfield Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smithfield Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smithfield Foods. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smithfield Foods?

39% of Smithfield Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smithfield Foods 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smithfield Foods?

Production Supervisor (39) , Production (32) , Maintenance Technician (30) , Production Worker (29) , General Laborer (26) , Manager (19) , General Production (12) , Machine Operator (12) , Maintenance Supervisor (12) , Material Handler (12) , Supervisor (12) , Director (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , General Production Worker (9) , Maintenance Mechanic (9)

What are the pros of working at Smithfield Foods according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good but they make you work like slaves and don’t treat you with respect." ((in 204 reviews)); "Good benefits and provide food regularly" ((in 134 reviews)); "The people here are great to work with and have been here for a long time." ((in 85 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 19 reviews)); "Money was good and all the other you could want" ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Smithfield Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Hours are long and hard" ((in 66 reviews)); "Bad management and other workers are rude" ((in 60 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 50 reviews)); "bad pay and long hours" ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor culture and company values" ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Smithfield Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Smithfield Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Smithfield Foods in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Smithfield Foods locations?

Smithfield , Tar Heel , Kansas City , Tarheel , Sioux Falls , Grayson , Lisle , Milan , Kinston , Middlesboro , Suffolk , Saint Charles , Monmouth , Peru , Chicago , Clinton , Cudahy , Denison , North East , Crete , Cincinnati , Wilson , Junction City , Vernon , Omaha , Fayetteville , Edwardsville , Mason City , Newport News , Princeton

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3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(1,283 total reviews)

Shane Smith

49% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

Smithfield Foods has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,283 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Smithfield Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0

Apr 27, 2026

Toxic environment with constant cuts and low morale

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I think cutting culture far outweighs and pros

Cons

Constant cuts despite them bragging about record years and quarters. It’s very stressful wondering if you’ll be next. Company morale is down the drain.

3.0

Apr 4, 2026

Decent Salary, Long Hours

Supply planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is fair Great coworkers

Cons

Long work hours Location is somewhat remote Preferential treatment based on several factors very clear

4.0

Apr 2, 2026

Decent to work for.

Line leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy the seniority list for getting off early and possibility of staying home on slow days.

Cons

At times can be more demanding of one person's abilities than should be.

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