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      Smithfield Foods

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      Smithfield Foods reviews

      3.0

      39% would recommend to a friend

      (1,283 total reviews)
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      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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      1K reviews
      2.0
      Oct 7, 2008

      Smithfield doesn't value employees.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      We get a free ham for Christmas.

      Cons

      There limited potential for growth unless you are in with the who's-who. There is also an uncertainty about layoffs. Employees were let go with not reason other than we don't need you after 30 years.

      2.0
      Aug 1, 2008

      Great company to use for experience, don't let them get their hooks in your for long term.

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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