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?

38% 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 202 reviews)); "Good benefits and start work early so you get off earlier in the day" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good people to work for and with" ((in 84 reviews)); "Money was good and all the other you could want" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great salaries and compensation opportunities" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Hours are long and hard" ((in 68 reviews)); "Bad management and other workers are rude" ((in 59 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 53 reviews)); "poor communication between management long hours bad work environment tough on new employees" ((in 26 reviews)); "Poor culture and company values" ((in 24 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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2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(1,283 total reviews)

Shane Smith

46% approve of CEO

37% 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 2.9 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

5.0

Nov 23, 2017

I was a line worker

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was very easy. Everyone there was nice and worked together. I got paid very good and we took lunch almost every 2 hours so thats how we kept up with our time.

Cons

I Started working second shift it really werent that bad unless you are use to the cold weather(below freezing).It was from 6-3 to 4 in the morning whenever the line was finished.

2.0

Sep 4, 2017

Poor management in finance/accounting

Accounting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They make good products and have decent benefits including pension plan. The offices are located in a nice area in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Cons

There is zero communication between the upper finance directors, VP's and the lower level finance employees. Raises are a minimum unless you are male and part of the "boys club". Management doesn't seem to care about employee growth or providing opportunities to advance in your career hence the high turnover in this business area. Promotions seem to only go to certain people. No real leadership or anyone that would make a suitable mentor. All of management only seem to care about their job security which is resulting in very low morale.

1.0

Sep 27, 2014

Not an Ideal place to work

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Found another job, the employees were ok

Cons

Need more training, too many Chiefs lack of leadership

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General Labor - 1st Shift

General Labor - 1st Shift

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Yard Spotter - Materials

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