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John F Martin & Sons LLC

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Stevens, PA · On-site

$19.50/hr

... full-time position. Days and standard hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturdays and overtime as required.As a Smokehouse Operator, some essential functions will be;

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4 DAY FULL TIME WORK WEEK Position Summary The Production Associate performs the daily hands-on ... Load and unload smokehouse kilns; monitor product during cook cycles per HACCP protocols. * Operate ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time smokehouse operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Smokehouse Operator vs Part Time Smokehouse Operator?

AspectFull Time Smokehouse OperatorPart Time Smokehouse Operator
CredentialsTypically requires food safety certifications and experience in smoking processesMay require similar certifications but often less experience needed
Work EnvironmentWorks full shifts in smokehouses, often in industrial settingsWorks shorter shifts, possibly on weekends or evenings
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large meat processing plants and specialty smokehousesFound in smaller operations or seasonal businesses

Full Time Smokehouse Operators work full shifts in industrial environments, handling large-scale smoking processes, while Part Time Smokehouse Operators work shorter hours, often in smaller or seasonal operations. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in hours and work setting.

What is a full time smokehouse operator?

A full time smokehouse operator is responsible for managing the smoking process of meats and other foods in a commercial setting. They typically operate smoking equipment, monitor temperature and humidity, and ensure food safety standards are met, often working full-time shifts in a food production environment.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Smokehouse Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, 60% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,306 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Smokehouse Operator 2nd Shift (EASTON, PA)

Easton, PA • On-site

The Wenger Group
Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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$23 - $34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

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Who are we:We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753. We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com   /  https://www.leidys.com What your day looks like:Sets up smoke area and stage products in accordance with needs or priorities while ensuring proper smoke and curing procedures and temperatures are followed. Complete paperwork as required. Visually inspect products for unacceptable flaws or concerns and ensure products are to established quality levels. Ensure products are at acceptable quality levels prior to release to next step of operation. Follow all USDA, SQF, and ALL Holding Company HACCP requirements. Always maintain and observe all safety rules and regulations. Be able to maintain a flexible time schedule.Responsibilities:
  • Monitor the smokehouses to ensure that all products are cooked to proper company specifications.
  • Monitor all chilling of products that come through the department to ensure that they are chilled in compliance with company specifications.
  • Load and unload the smokehouses and brine chillers.
  • Accurately record and document all weight sheets and charts.
  • Assist in inspecting / checking the smokehouse rooms for Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures (SSOP) deficiencies hourly.
  • Transporting racks of product to and from the smokehouse floor.
  • Consuming products into SAP.
  • Loading and unloading carts of raw product into the smokehouses.
  • Lift, push and pull 50 + lbs
Who you are:
  • Be able to stand extreme temperatures change from hot to cold.
  • Following proper ready to eat procedures.
  • Staging product in packaging and ham steak coolers.
  • General housekeeping. Assist with production as required
  • Report detected inconsistencies to supervisors, quality assurance personnel , or managers.
  • Checking for condensation before moving product.
  • Must be able to read and write in English.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Be able to work independently.
  • Be able push and pull continuously heavy loads of product, may weight up to 1500lbs, assisted by a rail system.
  • Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.
  • General Knowledge of Smokehouse Operation A+.
  • In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:
 Promotional opportunities:
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Robust onboarding and training program
  • Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
  • Employee referral program
  • Encouraging and collaborative culture
What our benefits are for Full-Time employees:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Medical Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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