Pack Off Person / Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring for an on-site role in Wisconsin. The position offers hourly pay of $23.54 with comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and education support for eligible staff. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include material handling, pallet inspection, and keeping work areas clean. Candidates should be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work well with others in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Requires good mathematical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, inspects and stacks product according to product code or load number.
• Visually inspects pallets - using only those in good condition and stacking unusable ones off to the side.
• Uses cardboard sheets to cover each pallet.
• Wraps, using cardboard corners on necessary loads, and transports, each stock pallet load to appropriate areas.
• Area housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Computer skills

Respectful

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric transporter

Scan gun

Pallets

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:

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $23.54/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:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Sorts, inspects and stacks product according to product code or load number.

• Visually inspects pallets - using only those in good condition and stacking unusable ones off to the side.

• Uses cardboard sheets to cover each pallet.

• Wraps, using cardboard corners on necessary loads, and transports, each stock pallet load to appropriate areas.

• Area housekeeping.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

• Requires good mathematical and computer skills.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Electric transporter, pallets and scan gun.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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 70lbs.

• Vision requirement of at least 20/40 for near and far vision.

• No job rotation.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes and gloves.

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper lifting, PPE, Elevator, GMP and Fork Lift/Rider-Walker license.

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 all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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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.