Ends and Pieces Screener / Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly starting pay

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefit

LinkedIn Learning access

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring for a production associate in Wisconsin. You will screen and inspect products, move materials with a push cart, and differentiate product combos in a fast-paced plant setting. The role includes safety training and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and strong teamwork abilities. Comprehensive benefits and education support are offered to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Screens and inspects product for paper, foreign material, etc., after emptying product onto table.
• Collects edible totes from each line to sift product specific combos.
• Differentiates product into separate combos.
• Uses hand push cart from station to station.
• Provides training to others as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE

Push cart

Safety knife

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that sustainably feeds people around the world, produces 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

Our team members receive industry‑leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.91/hour
• 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

• Screens and inspects product for paper, foreign material, etc., after emptying product onto table.
• Collects edible totes from each line to sift product specific combos.
• Differentiates product into separate combos.
• Uses hand push cart from station to station.
• Provides training to others as required.
• 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.
• 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

PCI PPE, push cart, safety knife and any additional tools as deemed necessary by the Operations team.

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 50lbs.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, PCI PPE required.

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED

Proper lifting, PPE and GMP.

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.91/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost, supporting elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, and more
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential
• LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs
• Partnership with Guild covering tuition assistance for English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just 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. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, 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.