2nd Shift Meat Processing Technician

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member to produce raw meat products according to batch formulas, QA standards, and USDA regulations. The role involves receiving, grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, cooking, and documentation in a cold production environment.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring traceability via Vista Trac, maintaining inventory with FIFO, and upholding food safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing or food processing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read batch recipes and SOPs.
• Familiarity with Vista Trac inventory system preferred.
• Work in a cold environment with safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operational inspections of machines and equipment.
• Receive shipments and complete required documentation and inspections.
• Maintain inventory using FIFO and rotate stock as needed.
• Weight and grind raw materials to batch specifications.
• Set up and operate equipment to meet batch requirements; stuff and link meat.
• Load smokehouses, run programs, and ensure quality control on sticks.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas; follow GMPs and SOPs.
• Record labels, notes, and BOL packing slips; maintain traceability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading batch recipes

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista Trac

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member to produce raw meat products according to batch formulas, QA standards, and USDA regulations. The role involves receiving, grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, cooking, and documentation in a cold production environment.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring traceability via Vista Trac, maintaining inventory with FIFO, and upholding food safety practices.