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 203 reviews)); "Good benefits and start work early so you get off earlier in the day" ((in 135 reviews)); "Good people to work for and with" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 20 reviews)); "Money was good and all the other you could want" ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Long hours and lots of days too" ((in 65 reviews)); "Bad management and other workers are rude" ((in 63 reviews)); "No work life balance for employees" ((in 51 reviews)); "Conservative company and long hours" ((in 25 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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2.0

Jan 3, 2011

It would be hard for me to go back

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hardworking employees Diversity business structure (manufacturing and logistics)

Cons

Public perception Poor management Few minorities in senior management Poor benefits

5.0

Oct 17, 2010

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people there are fun, funny, enthusiastic. Upper management is understandable. They help you through your professional growth. Great place to work.

Cons

The only negative feedback I would give is the work. Work was difficult but had to be done. It was necessary.

1.0

Jul 2, 2010

All in a days Pay

Box maker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They pay every week and you do not have to have a high school diploma upon hire. Also they hire a large number of people every year at one time.

Cons

Too many people who always try to be the boss. Also they do not like to give time off unless it is absolutely needed.

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