First-Shift Processing Technician – Food Manufacturing

WESTERNS SMOKEHOUSE & MEAT MARKET LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; 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 in Mexico, MO is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member for manufacturing operations. The role focuses on pre-operational checks, receiving shipments, FIFO inventory, and precise ingredient handling to support production goals.

The successful candidate will weigh, mix, and process meat products, operate equipment per batch specifications, and ensure proper labeling, sanitation, and safety protocols in a refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or food processing is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow batch recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with Vista Trac inventory system preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

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 product and customer requirements.
• Stuff meat into casings and ensure correct casing cuts.
• Hang and inspect meat sticks on the line for quality control.
• Load smokehouses and start programs per batch specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas before and after production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication

Reading batch recipes

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista Trac

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners in Mexico, MO is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member for manufacturing operations. The role focuses on pre-operational checks, receiving shipments, FIFO inventory, and precise ingredient handling to support production goals.

The successful candidate will weigh, mix, and process meat products, operate equipment per batch specifications, and ensure proper labeling, sanitation, and safety protocols in a refrigerated environment.