Decomber/Stacker - 2nd shift - Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on team member for standard bacon processing line duties. The role involves moving, trimming, and organizing cuts of bacon, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced plant environment.

The position offers hourly pay starting around $23.54 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive benefits and education support for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team oriented to foster positive work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Pushes out trees of bacon according to average and lot number to designated Bacon Roller.
• Removes belly from tree aside to table.
• Removes combs from bellies and place on rod neatly.
• Positions empty flats and stacks bellies as directed.
• Maintains inventory and rotates stock.
• Assists crew leader and supervisor as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tickets

Trees

Combs

Knife

Flats

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.54/hour $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pushes out trees of bacon according to average and lot number to designated Bacon Roller.
• Removes belly from tree aside to table.
• Removes combs from bellies and sets aside combs neatly onto rod of comb truck.
• Positions empty flats, stacks bellies in rows and prescribed asides flats.
• Asides empty trees to smokehouse alley.
• Cleans coolers and trims bellies as required.
• Keeps Bacon Rollers supplied with proper sized bacon and correctly and efficiently decombs and stacks bellies.
• Provides appropriate scaling, record keeping and inventory rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Tickets, trees, combs, knife, flats, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. Push trucks weighing up to 450lbs.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, padded gloves, aprons, sleeves and safety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

Proper lifting, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized, PIT, Elevator, GMP and PPE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. May perform other duties as assigned.

EEO INFORMATION:

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly." is more than our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

HEADQUARTERED INSMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.