Second-Shift Smokehouse Specialist: Quality & Safety Lead

Western Smokehouse Partners; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a 2nd Shift Smokehouse Specialist to ensure smokehouse processes meet USDA and HACCP standards and maintain batch records for traceability.

You will collaborate with Production, QA, and Maintenance to resolve deviations, verify thermal processing parameters, and support CAPA implementations in a fast-paced meat snack environment. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; food science background is a plus.
• Experience in food manufacturing and HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read batch records, cook logs, and product specs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor smokehouse processes to ensure USDA/GMP/HACCP compliance.
• Verify thermal processing parameters and record accuracy.
• Review batch records, cook logs, and temperature charts for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, and Maintenance to resolve deviations.
• Assist CAPA implementation and support internal audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food science background preferred

Tools

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a 2nd Shift Smokehouse Specialist to ensure smokehouse processes meet USDA and HACCP standards and maintain batch records for traceability.

You will collaborate with Production, QA, and Maintenance to resolve deviations, verify thermal processing parameters, and support CAPA implementations in a fast-paced meat snack environment. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.