Meat Processing Technician (Cold Environment)

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member to produce raw meat products by following batch formulas and QA/USDA standards. This role requires attention to detail, safety focus, and the ability to work in a cold environment with lifting and repetition.

You will inspect, receive, weigh, mix, stuff, and label products; operate equipment, maintain FIFO inventories, and ensure traceability in Vista Trac while maintaining clean production areas and following SOPs.

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 inventory systems such as Vista Trac 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.
• 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 and ensure correct casing cuts.
• Hang and inspect meat sticks on the linking line for quality control.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas before and after production.
• Label and tag product racks with accurate product names, flavors, and color codes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Batch recipes

SOP adherence

Inventory familiarity

Team 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 by following batch formulas and QA/USDA standards. This role requires attention to detail, safety focus, and the ability to work in a cold environment with lifting and repetition.

You will inspect, receive, weigh, mix, stuff, and label products; operate equipment, maintain FIFO inventories, and ensure traceability in Vista Trac while maintaining clean production areas and following SOPs.