Processing Team Member 2nd Shift

WESTERNS SMOKEHOUSE & MEAT MARKET LLC•Mexico, MO

7d•$23 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a full-time Processing Team Member to produce raw meat products through tasks including receiving, grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, cooking, and documentation. The role helps ensure products meet customer specifications, Quality Assurance standards, and USDA regulations, while maintaining product quality, food safety, and production efficiency. The position requires attention to detail, a safety-focused approach, and the ability to work in a cold environment while performing frequent lifting and repetitive motions. The Processing Team Member performs pre-operational checks, receives and stages ingredients and meat, maintains inventory and traceability records, prepares and processes batches, operates production equipment, and cleans and sanitizes work areas. The role also includes verifying product labels and tags, following food-safety and operating procedures, reporting concerns, and supporting production operations as needed. The position is located in Mexico, Missouri. It requires standing for 8–10 hours per shift, repeatedly lifting 50+ pounds, and wearing required PPE in production areas. Work takes place in a refrigerated or cold environment, with moderate to high noise depending on machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to read and follow batch recipes and standard operating procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Good communication skills and a proactive work ethic.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per shift.
Ability to repeatedly lift 50+ pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and physical activity.
Ability to work in a refrigerated or cold environment and wear required PPE in production areas.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
Familiarity with inventory systems such as Vista Trac.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-operational inspections of machines, processing rooms, and equipment.
Receive incoming shipments and complete required documentation and inspections.
Maintain and rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
Scan ingredients into Vista Trac to maintain traceability and inventory accuracy.
Store meat in appropriate freezers or coolers for production staging.
Weigh and grind raw materials to batch specifications.
Mix ingredients according to batch formulas and product requirements.
Set up, operate, and adjust equipment to meet product and customer requirements.
Stuff meat into casings using appropriate v-mags and ensure correct casing cuts.
Hang and inspect meat sticks on the linking line for quality control.
Load smokehouses and start programs according to batch specifications.
Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas before and after production.
Maintain production-floor cleanliness by removing debris and following disposal protocols.
Label and tag product racks with accurate product names, flavors, and color codes.
Verify product labels and tags for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
Unload trailers, verify Bills of Lading and packing slips, and scan products into Vista Trac.
Stock ingredients and materials on designated racks.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and FDA and USDA regulations.
Immediately report food-safety issues, equipment failures, and facility concerns to the supervisor.
Assume duties of other Processing Technicians or the Receiving Manager as needed during absences.
Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.
Comply with company policies and OSHA, USDA, and FDA regulations; maintain a safe work environment and promptly report safety or food-safety concerns.