1st Shift - Pkg Tech - Machine Operator

Essential Duties

• Oversee RTE production processes to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Enforce all RTE protocols, including gowning, equipment cleaning, and zone separation.
• Train and support general production employees working in RTE environments.
• Ensure proper sanitation of RTE equipment prior to and during use.
• Monitor packaging procedures to ensure alignment with customer and company specifications.
• Verify code date accuracy, product labeling, and packaging integrity.
• Communicate production expectations, goals, and updates to the team.
• Work closely with QA and Sanitation teams to identify and resolve food safety concerns.
• Complete and review required production and quality documentation.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant work environment in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Lead by example in following GMPs, food safety protocols, and safety procedures.
• Report any deviations, non-conformances, or safety hazards to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (or currently working toward completion).
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing; RTE experience strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to complete production forms accurately.
• Working knowledge of RTE guidelines, GMPs, and sanitation procedures.
• General computer skills and ability to input data accurately.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Work is performed in a refrigerated, manufacturing environment with wet or humid conditions.
• Regular exposure to raw meat, cleaning chemicals, and moving equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times in RTE zones.
• Noise levels may vary from moderate to high depending on machinery and area.

Compensation

Pay Range: $19.50 per hour

Benefits Offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Compliance and Safety

This position must comply with all company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA regulations, and USDA food safety standards. The RTE Lead is expected to follow all food safety and workplace safety protocols and immediately report any non-compliance or safety hazards to a supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Western Smokehouse Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

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