Smokehouse Operator – 2nd Shift (Quality Meat)

Hempler Foods Group; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

10 paid holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

Employee Discount

Job summary

Hempler’s Foods Group in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Smokehouse Operator for 2nd shift. This hands-on role sets up and operates smokehouse equipment, monitors temperatures, and ensures safety and quality across meat products.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma and experience in meat processing; forklift experience and English proficiency are pluses. The position offers a 2:00pm-10:30pm schedule, competitive $21.00-$23.00 per hour plus $1 shift differential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a meat processing or manufacturing environment, especially with smokehouse or cooking equipment, is preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and procedures, including HACCP, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate smokehouse equipment according to production schedules and SOPs.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and smoking density to ensure safe, optimal smoking conditions.
• Transfer loaded racks of cured products from coolers to smokehouse and load smokehouse
• Transfer smoked products from smokehouse to chill coolers.
• Adjust equipment settings based on product type to achieve desired color, flavor, and texture.
• Inspect meat products for quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Record smoking times, temperatures, and humidity levels for each batch.
• Troubleshoot smoking process to maintain quality and prevent spoilage.
• Regularly clean and sanitize smokehouse equipment and work areas.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report issues to maintenance staff.
• Comply with HACCP and USDA standards and other safety regulations.

Skills

Smokehouse operation

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Smokehouse equipment

Job description

Hempler’s Foods Group in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Smokehouse Operator for 2nd shift. This hands-on role sets up and operates smokehouse equipment, monitors temperatures, and ensures safety and quality across meat products.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma and experience in meat processing; forklift experience and English proficiency are pluses. The position offers a 2:00pm-10:30pm schedule, competitive $21.00-$23.00 per hour plus $1 shift differential, and comprehensive benefits.