Meat Processor - Smokehouse

Hahnsofwestminster; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Vision and Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount on meat products

Job summary

Hahn’s Westminster is seeking a full-time Meat Processor to work in our Smokehouse, where you will help prepare high-quality smoked meats and maintain production schedules. You will manage the Smokehouse timetable, handle documentation, prioritize tasks, and offer input to the Plant Manager on daily operations for safety and efficiency.

This is a hands-on role with cross-training opportunities across the plant, providing career growth in a family-owned business that prizes craftsmanship, safety,

Qualifications

• Must be at-least 18 years old (Required)
• Must have at-least 1-2 years of relevant work experience (Preferred)
• Safely lift 50lbs from surfaces of varying heights without assistance (Required)
• Have reliable transportation to work (Required)
• Must be comfortable working weekends, as needed (Required)
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Safety conscious and compliant with workplace protocols
• Reliable and dependable work ethic
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Adaptable under changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage the Smokehouse schedule and documentation to support smooth production.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely, safe, and efficient meat processing.
• Provide input to the Plant Manager on Smokehouse operations and continuous improvement.
• Engage in hands-on training in the Smokehouse and cross training in other plant areas.

Job description

Description

Join our dynamic team as a Meat Processor working in our Smokehouse, where you will play a vital role in preparing high-quality smoked meat products for our customers. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, food industry environment focused on craftsmanship, safety, and excellence. You will be responsible for managing the Smokehouse schedule, documentation, prioritizing tasks, and offer strategic input to the Plant Manager on Smokehouse operations. This union position offers an exciting opportunity for hands-on training both in our Smokehouse and cross training in other areas of our Plant, career growth opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career in food production while playing a crucial role in driving operational success.

Why Work at Hahn’s?

As a family-owned and operated business, our reputation is built upon generations of devotion to the art of crafting small batch, artisanal meats. We concentrate on producing quality products while maintaining a focus on the integrity of our business, contributing to our community, and supporting a family environment worthy of handing down to future generations.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance –employer contribution to monthly premium


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 7 Paid Holidays


• 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing


• Vision and Dental Insurance


• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Employer Paid Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discount on meat products and at the Pork & Beans Hahn’s Store

Requirements

• Must be at-least 18 years old (Required)


• Must have at-least 1-2 years of relevant work experience (Preferred)


• Safely lift 50lbs from surfaces of varying heights without assistance (Required)


• Have reliable transportation to work (Required)


• Must be comfortable working weekends, as needed (Required)


• Willingness to learn and grow


• Effective problem-solving skills


• Safety conscious and compliant with workplace protocols


• Reliable and dependable work ethic


• Ability to communicate clearly


• Strong time management and prioritization skills


• Team-oriented and collaborative


• Adaptable under changing priorities