What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Hempler Foods Group LLC?
We’re Growing! Join Hempler’s as an Operator – 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift Available!
We are seeking experienced production operators, as well as candidates with transferrable skills!
SHIFT TIMES
- 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM
PAY
- $21.00 – $23.00/hr (depending upon shift)
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits including employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability insurance for all Hempler’s full time employees, as well as a generous employer contribution for dependent medical insurance.
Voluntary Insurances: Life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with company match
9 Paid holidays, generous paid time off plan
Wellness Plan
Employee Discount
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and operate smokehouse equipment according to production schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitor temperature, valves, humidity, and smoking density and other details times to ensure safe and optimal smoking conditions for various meat products and adjust based on product.
Transfer loaded racks of cured products from coolers to smokehouse and load smokehouse ensuring proper spacing and airflow for even smoking.
Inspect meat products throughout the smoking process for quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety standards.
Record data such as smoking times, temperatures, and humidity levels for each batch.
Troubleshoot and make adjustments to the smoking process as needed to ensure quality and prevent spoilage.
Perform routine maintenance checks on smokehouse machinery and report any mechanical issues or malfunctions to maintenance staff.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in a meat processing or manufacturing environment, particularly with smokehouse or cooking equipment, is preferred.
Familiarity with food safety regulations and procedures, including HACCP, is highly desirable.
About Us:
Hempler’s has a rich heritage of crafting premium products that dates back to the early 1800s at our family-owned sausage kitchen in Borken, Germany. Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality while upholding the highest standards of integrity and customer service. We achieve this by sourcing only the finest ingredients and fostering a team of dedicated, passionate individuals. We are committed to consistently exceeding expectations and maintaining our legacy of excellence.
Hempler's is an equal opportunity employer (minorities/females/disabled/veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Ferndale, WA 98248 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ferndale, WA 98248: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23