Smokehouse Technician — Flexible Hours, Quality & Benefits

Cloverdale Foods; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

401(k) with match

Weekly massage reimbursement

Job summary

Cloverdale Foods in Mandan, ND is seeking a Smokehouse Technician responsible for cooking, curing, and cooling cooked products. You will load ovens, monitor cycles, and adjust as needed to meet product specs and food safety requirements.

You will perform tests (pH, fat, moisture), maintain sanitation, complete documentation, and support production with a focus on quality and efficiency. The role involves standing, exposure to heat, and physical tasks in a production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of smokehouse operations preferred (training provided).
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Smokehouse & Oven Operations: set oven controllers and monitor cooking cycles.
• Quality Control & Testing: perform in-process and finished product testing.
• Safety, Sanitation & Compliance: maintain GMPs, HACCP, SOPs and SSOPs.
• Documentation & Reporting: complete operational and cleaning docs and report issues.
• General Operations: assist with production tasks and drive efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cloverdale Foods in Mandan, ND is seeking a Smokehouse Technician responsible for cooking, curing, and cooling cooked products. You will load ovens, monitor cycles, and adjust as needed to meet product specs and food safety requirements.

You will perform tests (pH, fat, moisture), maintain sanitation, complete documentation, and support production with a focus on quality and efficiency. The role involves standing, exposure to heat, and physical tasks in a production environment.