Meat Processor

The meat processor will process meat, which includes, but is not limited to, making, curing, smoking, cutting and slicing meat products based on company specifications. This position will perform various tasks corresponding to the process of preparing the meat (injection, hanging, stalling, and churning of the meat). All in compliance with the standards of wholesomeness, hygiene, health & safety at work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES :

- Supply meat for injection and place the pieces of meat on the conveyor of the injector

- Mix the products

- Participate in the hanging and stalling of bacon bellies

- Complete quality and safety reports adequately at established frequencies

- Setup, adjust, break down, troubleshoot and operate all of the machinery in the kitchen area to ensure a quality product

- Wash machines when changing or at the end of shift when needed

- Maintain quality and quantity performance standards

- Visually check work after completion for cosmetic appearance and noticeable defects

- Maintain necessary records

- Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly, and operable condition

- Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, defective product and unusual conditions to the proper Manager

- May assist with other processing-related activities as requested by supervisor

IN COLLABORATION WITH :

- Quality Control

- Production

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or G.E.D

- Relevant experiences is a plus

- Satisfactory completion of training program

- Able to pass Physical & Drug Screen and criminal background check

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Very good physical shape (frequently lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds)

- Highly detail oriented and meticulous

- Autonomy, versatility, thoroughness and resourcefulness

- Good speed of execution (fast paced environment)

- Strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others

- High level of personal responsibility and ownership

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Basic mathematical skills in weights, temperatures, times and general numbers

- Ability to work in a cold environment

- Wear clean smock, hair net, bump cap, sleeves, safety steel-toe boots and gloves at all times

- Able to multi-task and work independently

- Able to read and follow detailed procedures

- Follow safe work practices

- Able to wear Steel-toe boots

If you are interested in any of these positions, please apply with your resume or stop by and pick up an application at 19 Syd Clarke Drive, Claremont, New Hampshire. (YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO BE EMPLOYED AT NORTH COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE.)

North Country Smokehouse makes some of New England’s finest artisanal meats and cheeses since 1912. Our authentic charcuterie features only the best hand-selected natural ingredients, traditional cure recipes, and a small batch smoking process over embers of local hardwoods. These mouthwatering delicacies are available through discerning retailers and wholesalers and can also be custom crafted for professional kitchens. As one of the country’s last family-owned smokehouses, we’re proud that our products continue to be featured on five-star restaurant menus nationwide.

Come check out all the extra perks we have to offer!

* 10 paid holidays off with one being the day after the Superbowl

*Employee Appreciation lunches once a month and give our employees an extra half an hour’s paid break on the day of the event to give you a full hour lunch. We also give free products to our employees often to offset grocery costs.

*We have a Holiday party during December at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lebanon N.H. for our employees and one guest (Guest must be 18 years old or older) and we give out gifts for Christmas to our employees including a ham.

*We give out hams at Easter and gift cards for Thanksgiving to the local grocery stores.

*We have a wellness program and do wellness challenges through the year, and you can be entered into raffles for completing the challenges.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Claremont, NH 03743: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17