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Smokehouse Operators Needed for Growing Company in Ferndale! June 16, 2025

K251/252

Located in Ferndale, WA

Pay: $20.00-$21.00/hr

Job Full 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:

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