Packer/Scaler - 7am to 5pm

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education benefit

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring for a packaging position at our Wisconsin facility. The role involves grading, labeling and packing products, inspecting seals, and maintaining a clean workspace in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and work well in a team. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and willingness to perform various packaging tasks in shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with positive work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Proper grading, scaling, labeling, and packing of products.
• Maintain good housekeeping of the work area.
• Grade product according to quality specifications.
• Visually inspect seals on pouch before packing.
• Pack product into bags or boxes.
• Label containers and mark weights.
• Assist in departmental cleanup as required.
• Follow rotation every 30 minutes.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Attention to quality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Cartons

Bags

Scales

Marker

Knives & scissors

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 - $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

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Proper grading, scaling, labeling, and packing of products.
• Good housekeeping of workspace.
• Grades product according to quality specifications.
• Visually inspect seals on pouch before packing them in a box.
• Packs product - bags, boxes, etc.
• Labels containers and marks weights.
• May assist in departmental clean-up as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
• Follow rotation every 30 minutes
• 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

Cartons, bags, scales, marker, knives and scissors.

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.

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

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, apron, raingear, hearing protection and safety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED

Proper lifting and PPE

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.