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Operator-Career Opportunity with 100% paid benefits! August 28, 2025

K252

Located in Ferndale, WA

Pay: $21.00

Job Full Description

Title: Smokehouse Operator for Night Shift Needed for Growing Company in Ferndale, Overtime opportunities!


Job Summary: Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Smokehouse Operator for a local company in Ferndale! The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working in a food production environment, able to follow strict safety and quality standards, and comfortable with regular lifting of 50 to 75 pounds. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity that offers room for growth!

Pay:

  • $21.00 per hour

 

Schedule:

  • Night shift
  • Monday through Friday, some Saturdays as needed, 7:00 PM-3:30 AM

 

Location:                                                                                                                                             

  • Ferndale, WA

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate smokehouse equipment per SOPs and production schedules
  • Monitor temperature, humidity, valves, and smoke levels for optimal conditions
  • Load and unload racks of products from the smokehouse
  • Adjust settings for product-specific requirements (color, flavor, texture)
  • Inspect products for quality and food safety compliance
  • Record smoking data (time, temp, humidity) for each batch
  • Troubleshoot and adjust processes to maintain product standards
  • Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas regularly
  • Perform routine maintenance checks and report issues
  • Follow all HACCP, USDA, and safety regulations
  • Regularly lifting 50-75 lbs.

 

 

Competitive Benefits Offered by this Company:

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability for all employees
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
  • Voluntary FSA and additional life insurance options
  • Up to $480 annually for wellness initiatives
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 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

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


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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Bellingham, WA
1466
4164 Meridian Street
Suite 200
Bellingham, WA 98226

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