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Fair Oaks Foods, LLC

Machine Operator

Davenport, IA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Position Summary The Production Machine Operator will safely control various machines and equipment ... Prepare and assemble meat-processing equipment for operation. Disassemble and prepare meat ...

Conagra Brands

Meat Processing Expert

Troy, OH · Hybrid

$82K - $120K/yr

... operating envelopes, minimum standards, troubleshooting guides, and training materials ... Deep technical knowledge of meat processing equipment and processes. * Experience developing and ...

Conagra Brands

Meat Processing Expert

Russellville, AR · Hybrid

$82K - $120K/yr

... operating envelopes, minimum standards, troubleshooting guides, and training materials ... Deep technical knowledge of meat processing equipment and processes. * Experience developing and ...

CONAGRA

Meat Processing Expert

Russellville, AR · Hybrid

$82K - $120K/yr

... operating envelopes, minimum standards, troubleshooting guides, and training materials ... Deep technical knowledge of meat processing equipment and processes. * Experience developing and ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat processing machine operator in the United States is $19.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Meat Processing Machine Operator vs Butcher?

AspectMeat Processing Machine OperatorButcher
CredentialsTypically requires food safety certifications and machinery operation trainingMay require food handling certifications, but less focus on machinery
Work EnvironmentFactories or processing plants with machineryButcher shops, meat markets, or restaurants
Employer & IndustryMeat processing plants, food manufacturing companiesButcher shops, grocery stores, restaurants
Job FocusOperating and maintaining meat processing machineryCutting, trimming, and preparing meat for sale or service

While both roles involve working with meat, Meat Processing Machine Operators focus on machinery operation in processing plants, whereas butchers handle meat cutting and preparation in retail or food service settings. The roles differ mainly in work environment and specific skills required.

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Infographic showing various Meat Processing Machine Operator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $41,370 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Machine Operator Level 1 - Griding - 1st Shift West

Fair Oaks Foods, LLC

Pleasant Prairie, WI • On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Job description

Machine Operator Level 1

Position Summary
The Production Machine Operator will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to production operations by following policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations, etc.
  • Contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
  • Prepare and assemble meat-processing equipment for operation. Disassemble and prepare meat-processing equipment for sanitation washing
  • Document the production process by maintaining production logs.
  • Contribute to production operations by solving process problems, making equipment adjustments, reporting production and quality data, recording decisions, and referring problems to the Production Supervisor.
  • Attend to the current needs of the process by responding immediately to the expressed orders of the Production Supervisor and/or Production Foreman.
  • Responsible for the quality of work performed and for identifying and documenting quality problems for corrective action and prevention of non-conforming products.
Qualifications
Level One Qualifications:
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
  • Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
  • Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts and make adjustments to the machine accordingly.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl, talk or hear as defined below.
  • Standard of 8 hours shifts and longer as the company requires
  • Standing and/or walking throughout the shift
  • Lifting /Carrying a minimum of 75 lbs.
  • Use both hands, as necessary
Observes safety and security procedures such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Material Safety Data (MSD) sheets, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), LOTO as trained and certified, Emergency Evacuations, and Building Security; Reports potentially unsafe conditions and injuries: near miss/incidents/accidents timely; Uses and cares for company equipment and materials properly.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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