At SMCo we hire for long-term employment and worker ownership.
Our compensation packages are designed to meet the needs of employees at many stages of their lives and rely on a total rewards model, of which competitive wages are a key part. We also focus on work/life balance, generous leave, and vacation, 401K match, housing, and vehicle grants, professional development opportunities, industry-leading health benefits, and more.
Additionally, our profit-sharing program distributes a portion of the company profits and our worker-ownership model supplements annual compensation with patronage allocations designed to build long-term wealth among SMCo Owners. Both programs are based on the hours each employee works, not on their wage rate or another hierarchical system.
We strive to maintain a total compensation ratio from highest paid to lowest paid that is no more than 4 to 1 and we commit to paying staff fairly and justly relative to each other.
We increase all wages annually through Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). Performance is rewarded by progress raises based on skill development and mastery, level of responsibility, recent past performance, and training. Performance bonuses celebrate each year’s achievements. We have transparent wage scales that are accessible to all staff.
We generally promote from within, incentivizing career and compensation pathways to move up.