Smokehouse Operators Needed for Growing Company in Ferndale!

Location: Ferndale
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: Express Employment Professionals is hiring Smokehouse Operators for a local company in Ferndale! This is a full-time, long-term opportunity that offers room for growth! Pay: $20.00/hr. - $21.00/hr. (After being hired on and Operator training has been completed, get an additional $2.00/hr raise.) Schedule: Monday to Friday (Some Saturday overtime opportunities available pending business needs) 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm 7:00 pm to 3:30 am Location: Ferndale, WA Job Duties & Responsibilities: -Set up and operate smokehouse equipment according to production schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs). -Monitor temperature, valves, humidity, smoking density, and other details times to ensure safe and optimal smoking conditions for various meat products. -Transfer loaded racks of cured products from coolers to the smokehouse and load the smokehouse, ensuring proper spacing and airflow for even smoking. -Transfer loaded racks of smoked product from the smokehouse to chill coolers. -Adjust equipment settings based on the type of product being processed to achieve the desired color, flavor, and texture. -Inspect 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. -Regularly clean and sanitize smokehouse equipment and work areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. -Perform routine maintenance checks on smokehouse machinery and report any mechanical issues or malfunctions to maintenance staff. -Comply with all food safety, health, and safety regulations, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and USDA standards. -Other duties as assigned. Competitive Benefits Offered by this Company: -HIRE ON BONUS eligible after evaluation period- $ 400 at 30 days, $400 at 90 days, and $700 at 6 months -100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability- Generous discount for family members as well -401(k) with a generous company match -Voluntary FSA and life insurance options -Up to $480 annually for wellness initiatives -Nine paid holidays -Employee discounts on products -Opportunities for growth and promotion from within Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates: -Medical Plan -Dental Plan -Holiday Pay (6 observed days) -401(K) Retirement Savings Plan -Vision/Eyewear Plan -Life Insurance -Prescription Drug Reimbursement -Short Term Disability -Referral Bonus of $200.00 for every successful referral -Weekly Pay -Direct Deposit -Visa Cash Card We take walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at 360.734.2457 for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. Express offers a $200.00 CASH referral bonus for every successful referral- Ask us for more details! For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply: -Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview. -Complete an online application on our website: www.expresspros.com/apply -Email your resume to: Keeley.Patrick@expresspros.com -Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98226 -If you do not have time to fill out an application, let us know! We can fill one out for you! About Express Employment Professionals: When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals, including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions Our Industrial Division is always recruiting for: Warehouse Workers Order Picker Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operators Movers Drivers Production Assistant Assembler Merchandiser Food Processing Manufacturing Production Assembly For a complete list of all open positions: Visit https://www.expresspros.com/bellinghamwa Follow us on Facebook@ Express Employment Professionals- Bellingham Follow us on Instagram@ Expressbellingham! Follow our jobs on our App@ Expresspros.com/ExpressJobs

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