Packaging Technician - Meat Snack Production

WESTERNS SMOKEHOUSE & MEAT MARKET LLC; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible schedule

EAP

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a Packaging Team Member for a full-time, on-site role in Missouri. The position involves setting up and running packaging lines for Ready-to-Eat products, verifying lot information, and maintaining product quality in a cold environment.

The ideal candidate will follow safety protocols, have 1–2 years of relevant manufacturing experience, and be able to operate labeling and scanning equipment, with basic computer literacy and Vista Trac familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to use labeling and scanning equipment accurately.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with inventory systems like Vista Trac.

Responsibilities

• Wear all required food safety garments in designated areas.
• Catch and load the correct amount of product into caddies.
• Feed product into the packaging machine, ensuring proper size, color, and quality.
• Set up and verify printer accuracy for lot and "best by" information.
• Monitor packaging machine functions (film, cutter, printer) for proper operation.
• Supply machine with lugs, film, labels, and other materials.
• Cut meat products to customer specifications; label lugs/racks accordingly.
• Monitor smokehouse cook cycles to ensure timely cutting.
• Package, label, and palletize finished product per specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and packaging area regularly and between production breaks.
• Set up/change over machines for different product runs.
• Prepare packaging labels and verify all label information.
• Accurately complete metal detector and printer check documentation.
• Wrap and label pallets for outbound shipment.
• Operate scanners and input product data into Vista Trac for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista Trac

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a Packaging Team Member for a full-time, on-site role in Missouri. The position involves setting up and running packaging lines for Ready-to-Eat products, verifying lot information, and maintaining product quality in a cold environment.

The ideal candidate will follow safety protocols, have 1–2 years of relevant manufacturing experience, and be able to operate labeling and scanning equipment, with basic computer literacy and Vista Trac familiarity.