1st Shift Packer
Company
Santa Monica Seafood
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Job Brief
As a packer you are responsible for processing the highest quality of fresh fish to fulfill customer orders. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
Pay range:
Santa Monica Seafood was the first and still the only seafood company in the United States to achieve FSSC 22000 certification for food safety management systems, ISO 14001 certification for environmental management programs and BAP certification of its main processing facility.
This position is for Ethos Seafood Group, a division of Santa Monica Seafood.
Address: Hodgkin's IL, 60525
As a packer you are responsible for processing the highest quality of fresh fish to fulfill customer orders. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Packaging product with speed and accuracy.
• Putting Fish files and portions on belts and equipment
• Packing cases
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Works cooperatively with others.
• Long term standing is required
• Must be able to lift, pull/push, carry up to 50lbs.for short distances.
• Walking, long term standing is required.
• Production area maintains a cold temperature, warm clothing is required
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year Warehouse related experience preferred.
Work Environment:
• Work performed in a cold environment (35-40 degrees)
• Standing for long hours
• Fast Pace Environment
As a packer you are responsible for processing the highest quality of fresh fish to fulfill customer orders. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
Pay range:
Santa Monica Seafood was the first and still the only seafood company in the United States to achieve FSSC 22000 certification for food safety management systems, ISO 14001 certification for environmental management programs and BAP certification of its main processing facility.
This position is for Ethos Seafood Group, a division of Santa Monica Seafood.
Address: Hodgkin's IL, 60525
As a packer you are responsible for processing the highest quality of fresh fish to fulfill customer orders. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Packaging product with speed and accuracy.
• Putting Fish files and portions on belts and equipment
• Packing cases
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Works cooperatively with others.
• Long term standing is required
• Must be able to lift, pull/push, carry up to 50lbs.for short distances.
• Walking, long term standing is required.
• Production area maintains a cold temperature, warm clothing is required
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year Warehouse related experience preferred.
Work Environment:
• Work performed in a cold environment (35-40 degrees)
• Standing for long hours
• Fast Pace Environment
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
What work authorization do noncitizens need for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, noncitizens must have employment authorization via Form I-765 approval or an appropriate visa such as H-2B before starting packing jobs in 2026. Unauthorized work can result in removal proceedings.
Do packing jobs in the United States require any education or experience in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, packing jobs have no federal education or prior experience requirement as of 2026. Employers may still conduct background checks under FLSA guidelines.
What documents are required to apply for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must provide Form I-9 documents such as a U.S. passport or Social Security card plus driver's license by the first day of work in 2026. Employers verify eligibility within three business days.
