Precision Meat Processing Technician - Flexible Schedule

Paycom - ATS; Greentop (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners in Greentop, MO is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member to produce raw meat products through receiving, grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, cooking and documentation, ensuring QA and USDA compliance in a cold production environment. You will follow SOPs and GMPs, wear PPE, lift 50+ lbs and stand 8–10 hours per shift while maintaining product quality and traceability.

The team emphasizes safety, collaboration and continuous improvement within a multi-facility

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.
• 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.
• 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 specific product and customer requirements.
• Stuff meat into casings using appropriate v-mags and ensure correct casing cuts.
• Hang and inspect meat sticks on the linking line for quality control.
• Load smokehouses and start programs per batch specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas before and after production.
• Maintain cleanliness of the production floor by removing debris and following disposal protocols.
• Label and tag product racks with accurate product names, flavors, and color codes.
• Verify accuracy of product labels and tags for compliance with specifications.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on the production floor.
• Unload trailers, verify Bill of Lading (BOL) and packing slips, and scan products into Vista Trac.
• Stock ingredients and materials on designated racks.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and FDA/USDA regulations.
• Report any food safety issues, equipment failures, or facility concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Assume duties of other Processing Technicians or the Receiving Manager as needed during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista Trac

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners in Greentop, MO is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member to produce raw meat products through receiving, grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, cooking and documentation, ensuring QA and USDA compliance in a cold production environment. You will follow SOPs and GMPs, wear PPE, lift 50+ lbs and stand 8–10 hours per shift while maintaining product quality and traceability.

The team emphasizes safety, collaboration and continuous improvement within a multi-facility