3rd Shift Smokehouse Operator

Job Summary:

The Smokehouse Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining smokehouse equipment to ensure products are processed according to company quality, food safety, and production standards. This position plays a critical role in achieving product consistency, yield targets, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate smokehouse systems, including loading and unloading product racks or trees.
• Monitor cook cycles, temperatures, humidity, and smoke levels to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Accurately record weights, temperatures, cook times, and other required production data.
• Verify product meets quality standards and report deviations to supervision.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and basic equipment checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of smokehouse equipment and surrounding areas.
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all workplace safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor mechanical or operational issues.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, QA, and maintenance teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in meat processing or smokehouse operations.
• Familiarity with food safety or HACCP procedures.
• Experience operating industrial cooking or processing equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to push 400–1,000 lb product racks/trees along overhead rails.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements (bending, reaching, twisting).
• Ability to work in hot, humid, or refrigerated environments.

Work Environment

• Exposure to varying temperatures, including heat and humidity from smokehouse operations.
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Work around food processing areas requiring strict sanitation practices.
• Potential exposure to cleaning agents and caustic chemicals with proper training and PPE.

Shift Information

Shift: 3nd Shift 10:00pm Start

• This position typically works shifts of approximately 8 - 10 hours per day.
• Employees are required to work overtime, extended shifts, or weekends, as production needs dictate.
• If call-offs occur, employees are required to remain on duty and may be required to work up to 16 hours in a single day to cover the absence.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays required based on production needs

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person