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Sausage Maker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Meat cutter

Jefferson, WI · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Boscobel, WI

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat cutter

Jefferson, WI

$14.25 - $19/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Boscobel, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Boscobel, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Boscobel, WI

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Boscobel, WI

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Pizza Maker We are looking for an experienced pizza maker to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen ... Everything is done in house from chopping the vegetables to making their own sausage, dough and ...

Pizza Maker We are looking for an experienced pizza maker to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen ... Everything is done in house from chopping the vegetables to making their own sausage, dough and ...

Meat Cutter

Milwaukee, WI

$15 - $20/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Cleaner-Maintenance

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Description Who We Are Dietz and Watson was founded in 1939 by Gottlieb Dietz, a talented young German sausage maker. His primary goal was to produce the most flavorful, highest quality deli meats in ...

Meat Cutter

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

... sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and other equipment. - Be able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4" to 60", a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours ...

Meat Cutter

Bayview, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter Years ...

Meat Cutter

Watsonville, CA

$16 - $21.25/hr

... sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and other equipment. - Be able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4" to 60", a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours ...

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How much do sausage maker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for sausage maker in the United States is $17.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a Sausage Maker, and what types of tasks are involved?

A typical day for a Sausage Maker usually involves preparing raw meats, blending ingredients according to specific recipes, operating specialized machinery for grinding and stuffing, and closely monitoring food safety and sanitation standards. Sausage Makers often work as part of a production team, coordinating with butchers, quality control inspectors, and packaging staff to ensure consistent product quality and timely orders. Tasks may also include cleaning equipment, recording production data, and occasionally developing or testing new recipes. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints, especially in larger production facilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sausage Maker position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sausage Maker, you need a solid understanding of meat processing, food safety regulations, and recipe formulation, often gained through hands-on experience or vocational training in food production. Familiarity with meat grinders, sausage fillers, smokehouses, and temperature control systems is essential, and food handler certifications are commonly required. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, teamwork, and a commitment to cleanliness help set top performers apart. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality products safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

What does a Sausage Maker do?

A Sausage Maker is responsible for preparing, seasoning, and processing meat to create sausages. They grind, mix, and stuff meat into casings, ensuring proper texture and flavor. The job also involves maintaining sanitation standards, operating machinery, and following safety regulations. Sausage Makers may work in butcher shops, meat processing plants, or specialty food stores.

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Meat cutter

$14.25 - $19/hr

Part-time

Posted 27 days ago


C&S Wholesale Grocers rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 48 rated food wholesalers


Job description

Position Overview
The Meat Cutter is responsible for handling meat and meat products. The Cutter will receive, process, cut, trim, scrape, package, tie, wrap, weigh, price, and label meat products The Cutter is responsible for setting an example in providing attentive and courteous customer service.
Job Description
Availability: Open
Shift: Morning, Day (Varies Per Store Needs)
Schedule: Available Upon Interview
Job Type: Part Time
Description
  • Process, prepare and package meat products in compliance with company policy and Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Meat operations, safety, and sanitation
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cooler, prep area, freezer, and cases and are in working condition
  • Maintain adequate meat supplies
  • Maintain proper case conditions, including cleaning, stocking, straightening, and rotating product
  • Achieve financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense
  • Direct subordinates in implementing plan of action and goal attainment
  • Promote sales through courteous and friendly customer service
  • Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product
  • Provide support to area stores when staff is absent, as directed
  • Travel Required:No

Environment
  • Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills
  • Specialized Knowledge : Adequate knowledge of the preparation of different cuts of meat
  • Special Skills : Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions; Accurate vision
  • Physical abilities: : Occasional amounts of climbing, balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling, tasting, and smelling; Frequent amounts of pulling/pushing loads up to 80 lb; Constant amounts of standing, walking, lifting/carrying loads up to 100 lb, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and exposure to temperatures down to 30 degrees
  • Other: : Ability to operate: Knives, Computerized scales, Case Cutter, Bandsaw; Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter

Years Of Experience
  • 0-2 : Experience with the preparation of different cuts of meat in retail stores

Qualifications
Attendance, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values
Shift
1st Shift (United States of America)
Company
PW Retail Foods LLC
About Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs.
Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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