Smithfield Foods Interview Questions
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Smithfield Foods
Human Resources
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I spoke with the recruiter, the hiring manager, a VP, and the people managing the plant. I liked the whole thing and the recruiter made it simple by sending me an agenda. I was surprised they didn't automatically offer a plant tour and I had to ask for it but it was alright, I got to see what they were up to.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What do you know about compliance?
- Can you discuss unions?
- What about training?
Smithfield Foods
R&D Scientist
Mid Easy Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Overall good interview process and positive experience. A little spaced on time-took a while to hear back from initial application, as well as between interviews. Final interview was on site and company paid for, overall good vibe from the company. Forthright, transparent, seemed a little easy. Job description was a little vague but it's R&D sciences for a mostly food company so understandable. Team was nice lab was great culture seemed solid. Offer was lower than expected despite initially providing range I would need, perhaps lowballing to see if I would take less, or expecting negotiation. It seemed like a good place to work. Would have liked to see more eagerness during hiring process and an offer that showed I was desired.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your background skills and how you would fit in for the role?
Smithfield Foods
Data Analytics Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Coding
Started with a recruiter call about logistics and some technical questions on Power BI / SQL, which was a bit unexpected for a first call, lasted about 45 minutes. Then had an interview with the Hiring Manager and a Sr Analyst, focusing on behavioral questions, past experience, and discussing the role's needs, with very little technical stuff, this one was longer at about 75 minutes. The final interview was with the Department lead and another Sr Analyst, mostly behavioral, career-focused, and about the company, lasting around 45 minutes.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain what DAX is?
- What is your understanding of Row Level Security?
- Can you describe what Joins are in SQL?
Smithfield Foods
FSQA Supervisor
Manager Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process included a phone screen and then a video interview. I learned during the initial interview that working 10 hours a day for 6 days a week is standard. They mentioned programs to compensate for the extra hours. The work-life balance initiative offered was one Saturday off per month. This was presented as normal for the meat processing industry and unchangeable. I found this disingenuous, as Smithfield is a leader in the industry and could influence industry norms if they truly desired change.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle a situation with competing priorities?
Smithfield Foods Interview Questions
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“Can you explain what FLSA stands for and its purpose?”
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Read reports →“Can you give an example of an advertisement that you found particularly moving?”
Read reports →“How do you handle a coworker who is difficult to get along with?”
Read report →“Would you be open to relocating to one of the specified locations?”
Read report →“Are you okay with working with people who have COVID cases?”
Read report →“Are you prepared to work 6-7 days a week during our peak season?”
Read report →“Could you commit to working over 45 hours per week?”
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