Filling Line Operator - Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods • Cudahy, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Filling Line Operator to join their team. This role involves performing various floor operations related to filling, such as labeling, operating filling machines, and preparing containers for product. The position is based in a plant environment with specific safety and physical requirements. Smithfield is a company committed to sustainably feeding people, with a culture grounded in core values and a focus on learning and innovation. They offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Vision requirement of at least 20/40 for near and far vision.

Nice To Haves

• Mandatory training/competency to be earned: Proper lifting, PPE, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized, chemical specific.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of floor operations related to filling, such as labeling cartons and drums, operating automatic and manual package fillers, positioning bags in cartons, removing or positioning covers on tins or pails, positioning tins in cartons or crates, wiping excess product from containers.
• Strap containers, truck barrels and boxes from filling floor and pile in storage, truck supplies from storage, assemble and tape cartons.
• Clean up filling line and equipment when done.
• Clean filters and floors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $22.91/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition assistance
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED