Packer/Scaler: MT, FS / 7am - 5pm

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring for an entry-level production/packaging role in Wisconsin. The position involves grading, labeling, and packing products, maintaining clean work areas, and ensuring packaging quality.

Teamwork and safety are emphasized, with PPE required in the plant environment. Eligible employees receive competitive starting pay, health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

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.

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.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

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 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

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 skills required of personnel so classified. 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.