1st Shift Packer

1st Shift Packer

Chicago, United States

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q How much do entry-level packing jobs pay per hour in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level packing and packaging jobs pay $12.67 per hour at the 10th percentile wage as of 2026. Median pay is $16.43 per hour, equivalent to $34,170 annually. Experienced packers earn up to $21.92 per hour at the 90th percentile.
Q What visa is required for international workers to take packing jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas are available for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus supplemental allocations. Employers must obtain temporary labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129, with approvals valid up to 12 months. Premium processing costs $1,685 and reduces time to 15 calendar days.
Q What education or experience do I need for packing jobs in the United States?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34% of packers and packagers have less than a high school diploma, and no formal education is required for entry-level roles. Little to no prior work experience is needed, with short-term on-the-job training under 30 days provided by employers. Physical stamina is essential for lifting up to 50 pounds.
Q What documents are needed to apply for and start a packing job in the US?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 within 3 business days, providing documents like a U.S. passport, driver's license plus Social Security card, or birth certificate plus ID. A Social Security Number is required for payroll and taxes. No specific resume is mandated, but employment history helps.
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