1st Shift Food Processing Tech - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

WESTERN SMOKEHOUSE PARTNERS LLC; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners LLC in Burlington, IA is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member for our manufacturing facility. The role involves inspecting equipment, receiving shipments, managing inventory with FIFO, and ensuring traceability via Vista Trac.

You will weigh ingredients, mix batch formulas, and operate processing equipment to meet product specs. Ideal candidates read batch recipes, follow SOPs, and maintain food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow batch recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with Vista Trac inventory system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good communication skills and a proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operational inspections of machines, processing rooms, and equipment.
• Receive incoming shipments and complete required documentation and inspections.
• Maintain and rotate inventory using FIFO practices.
• Accurately scan ingredients into Vista Trac to ensure traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Store meat in appropriate freezers or coolers for production staging.
• Weigh and grind raw materials to precise batch specifications.
• Mix ingredients according to batch formulas and product requirements.
• Set up, operate, and adjust equipment to meet specific product and customer requirements.
• Stuff meat into casings using appropriate v-mags and ensure correct casing cuts.
• Hang and inspect meat sticks on the linking line for quality control.
• Load smokehouses and start programs per batch specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas before and after production.
• Maintain cleanliness of the production floor by removing debris and following disposal protocols.
• Label and tag product racks with accurate product names, flavors, and color codes.
• Verify accuracy of product labels and tags for compliance with specifications.
• Wear all required PPE while on the production floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Batch recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista Trac

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners LLC in Burlington, IA is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member for our manufacturing facility. The role involves inspecting equipment, receiving shipments, managing inventory with FIFO, and ensuring traceability via Vista Trac.

You will weigh ingredients, mix batch formulas, and operate processing equipment to meet product specs. Ideal candidates read batch recipes, follow SOPs, and maintain food safety standards.