3rd Shift Smoke Master

Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats in Palmyra is seeking a Smokemaster to join our team as we expand nationally. You will manage smokehouses, tend wood fires, monitor temperatures, test pH, and keep accurate production records to ensure safety, quality and flavor.

This hands-on role requires reliability, strong observation, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You will operate in a temperature-controlled environment with opportunities to learn our time-honored smoking tradition.

Qualifications

• Dependable, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently.
• Strong observation, problem-solving and recordkeeping skills.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Comfortable using basic computers and production technology.
• Able to work in environments with varying temperatures.
• Able to safely perform the physical duties associated with transporting and handling wood.
• Flexible and willing to work evenings, nights, weekends or holidays when production requires it.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record smokehouse and product temperatures every two hours.
• Take pH readings and determine when additional wood is needed.
• Tend and maintain wood-burning smokehouse fires.
• Verify the accuracy of smokehouse temperature probes.
• Calibrate and properly maintain the pH meter.
• Transport wood from outside storage and maintain an adequate supply for production.
• Accurately complete required food safety and production documentation.
• Support sanitation activities on second and third shifts when needed.
• Follow all food safety, food defense, GMP and workplace safety procedures.
• Communicate concerns or unusual readings promptly to the Smokehouse Supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Observation

Recordkeeping

Communication

Computers

Temperature tolerance

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Attendance reliability

Job description

For over 125 years, Seltzer's has had the reputation of being the very best in our industry. We are now at a turning-point in our company and are shaping an even better brand for the next 125 years. We believe in a "people first" culture where respect and quality are never sacrificed for profit.

With our world-class standards of quality and performance, combined with a fun, safe, and inclusive environment, it's no wonder many of our team members have been a part of the Seltzer's family for 20, 30, and even 40 years. Come join us!

Smokemaster

Seltzer's Smokehouse is looking for our next Smokemaster as we head into a new chapter in our amazing story! This isn't your typical manufacturing job. As a Smokemaster, you'll play an essential role in creating traditionally smoked products by carefully managing our smokehouses, tending wood fires and monitoring each batch throughout the smoking process.

With a renewed vision from our next generation CEO, the iconic Seltzer's brand is preparing for national expansion through innovation, creativity, and forward thinking.

Role

Reporting to the Smokehouse Supervisor, you'll combine hands-on craftsmanship with precision-monitoring temperatures, measuring pH levels and maintaining accurate production records to ensure every product meets our high standards for safety, quality and flavor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record smokehouse and product temperatures every two hours
• Take pH readings and determine when additional wood is needed
• Tend and maintain wood-burning smokehouse fires
• Verify the accuracy of smokehouse temperature probes
• Calibrate and properly maintain the pH meter
• Transport wood from outside storage and maintain an adequate supply for production
• Accurately complete required food safety and production documentation
• Support sanitation activities on second and third shifts when needed
• Follow all food safety, food defense, GMP and workplace safety procedures
• Communicate concerns or unusual readings promptly to the Smokehouse Supervisor

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently
• Strong observation, problem-solving and recordkeeping skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Comfortable using basic computers and production technology
• Able to work in environments with varying temperatures
• Able to safely perform the physical duties associated with transporting and handling wood
• Flexible and willing to work evenings, nights, weekends or holidays when production requires it
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

Preferred-but Not Required

• Previous food manufacturing, production or warehouse experience
• Experience using forklifts or pallet jacks
• Familiarity with temperature monitoring, pH testing or food safety procedures

Experience is helpful, but reliability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are what matter most. We'll teach the right person how to master the process.

We look for employees who effective, clear, and concise communication skills, computer/technology literacy and problem-solving skills. You must have day to day flexibility and be able to work in varying temperatures. The hours for this position are from 9:30 PM until 6:00 AM each week night.

If you take pride in hands-on work and want to help preserve a time-honored smoking tradition, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Smokemaster!

Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats is an Equal Opportunity Employer.