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Beef Processing Technician, in Decatur IN

The Country Butcher
Decatur, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

 

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Step into a vital role in one of the most essential industries in America — beef processing. We're hiring motivated, experienced individuals to join our Harvest or Fabrication team at our Decatur, IN beef processing facility.

This is not a grocery store butcher job — this is real, hands-on work at the start of the meat supply chain, where skilled professionals ensure safe, quality processing from the moment livestock arrives.

LIVESTOCK HARVEST

  • Safely and skillfully perform unloading and handling of livestock, livestock harvest and carcass dressing.
  • Participate in customer/animal/carcass identification procedures as part of the facility’s inventory tracking and traceability procedures.
  • Safely and skillfully lead sanitation practices associated with the facility’s Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.

MEAT PROCESSING

  • Participate in fresh meat processing and carcass fabrication
  • Use knives and saws to portion, trim, and prepare beef products
  • Perform meat cutting and packaging tasks as required, ensuring adherence to company standards.
  • Help maintain accurate inventory of products and materials

FACILITY OPERATIONS

  • Conduct routine checks on equipment to ensure functionality
  • Keep the facility clean and compliant with USDA and internal standards
  • Comply with all USDA regulations regarding ante-mortem, post-mortem and product inspections.
  • Maintain compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) guidelines and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.
  • Cooperate with inspectors and regulatory agencies

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3–5 years of harvest or meat processing experience preferred
  • Skilled in knife and saw use
  • Ability to follow procedures, work independently, and support a team
  • Attention to detail and strong time management

What You’ll Get:

  • $18/hour starting pay
  • Health Insurance (Employee Employer funded)
  • Vision & Life Insurance (100% Employer funded)
  • Paid Time Off: One week PTO one-week unpaid optional time off (UPTO)

Be a part of a dedicated team that values hard work, safety, and pride in doing the job right. We offer stability, strong benefits, and an environment where your skills matter.

This role is based in our Beef Processing Facility and involves live animal handling and carcass processing.

Additional Information:

We are a certified E-Verify employer — all employees must be eligible to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Apply now and build a future you can be proud of.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 6 paid holidays a year

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • No weekends
  • Overtime

Salary : $18

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