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Smoker Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Service Manager

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Industry-leading Smokey Bones is proud to have been awarded and recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work two years in a row! We offer competitive pay, scholarships, access to our discounts hub ...

Bar Manager

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Industry-leading Smokey Bones is proud to have been awarded and recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work two years in a row! We offer, competitive pay, scholarships, access to our discounts hub ...

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies, including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report ...

NC Cleanup Processing

Brook, IN · On-site

$19.50/hr

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies, including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report ...

Able to work in a 100% smoke-free environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm ...

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies, including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report ...

NC Cleanup Processing

Brook, IN

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies, including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report ...

CL Cleanup Processing

Frankfort, IN · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies, including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report ...

CL Cleanup Processing

Frankfort, IN

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies, including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report ...

SIA Millwright Admin

Seymour, IN · On-site

$22 - $28.75/hr

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's safety, employment, and GMP policies including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and ...

SIA Millwright Admin

Seymour, IN

$22 - $28.75/hr

Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's safety, employment, and GMP policies including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. * Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and ...

RAFT Route Sales Transport

Seymour, IN · On-site

$36K - $50K/yr

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE: * No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property. * No smoking in company provided vehicles. Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO ...

RAFT Route Sales Transport

Seymour, IN · On-site

$36K - $50K/yr

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE: * No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property. * No smoking in company provided vehicles. Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO ...

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$32.4K

$85.5K

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How much do smoker jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for smoker in Indiana is $85,464.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,600.00 and $114,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a smoker?

In the food industry, 'smokers' are individuals who operate smoking equipment to cure, flavor, and preserve meats, fish, and other foods using smoke. They monitor temperature, humidity, and timing during the smoking process to ensure quality and safety standards are met. Smokers may also prepare brines, seasonings, and maintain equipment. This role is commonly found in meat processing plants, barbecue restaurants, and specialty food producers. Their expertise ensures the final product has the desired taste, texture, and shelf-life.

What are some common challenges faced by professional smokers in maintaining quality and consistency?

Professional food smokers often face challenges in maintaining consistent temperature and smoke levels throughout the smoking process, which are crucial for achieving the desired flavor and texture. Variations in wood type, humidity, and meat thickness can all impact the end result. Additionally, managing time effectively and ensuring food safety standards are met—such as monitoring internal temperatures—are key responsibilities. Collaboration with kitchen staff and clear communication are essential to coordinate smoking schedules and integrate smoked products into the menu seamlessly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a smoker, and why are they important?

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Infographic showing various Smoker job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, and 60% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $85,464 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

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Job description

Responsibilities:
  • Client is seeking validation consultants to support a 9-month minimum onsite project in South Carolina. The consultants will support validation execution and gap assessments tied to equipment qualification, tank qualification, mixing studies, smoke studies, aseptic technique, and instrument/equipment qualification.
  • The project is being driven by audit findings and identified gaps in the site's validation program. The primary focus will be equipment validation, especially around tanks used for drug substance mixing and drug product filling. The team needs to assess whether existing IOQ/OQ documentation is robust enough, identify gaps between OQ and PQ, and determine whether current qualifications can support performance qualification expectations.
  • The consultants will also support product-specific mixing study needs, including evaluating mixing from an equipment qualification perspective. This includes understanding tank qualification, viscosity considerations, matrix/bracketing approaches, risk assessment, and how to identify, group, and mitigate validation gaps.
  • The team will also support smoke study execution in an aseptic processing environment. The site has a tunnel and two lyophilizers, so candidates should understand aseptic technique, equipment operation, and how to drive execution as a validation representative.
  • This role is execution-heavy, but the client also needs consultants who can perform gap assessments and provide guidance on validation strategies. The lead consultant should be able to drive the project, guide internal resources, manage execution, and keep the validation effort moving forward.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent hands-on validation experience can be considered.
  • Include Must Have:
  • Validation execution experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or aseptic manufacturing environment.
  • Equipment qualification experience.
  • Strong understanding of IOQ/OQ/PQ expectations.
  • Ability to perform gap assessments.
  • Tank qualification experience.
  • Mixing study experience or strong understanding of equipment-based mixing qualification.
  • Aseptic processing experience.
  • Smoke study experience or strong understanding of smoke study execution.
  • Ability to support protocol execution and documentation.
  • Ability to assess whether qualification packages are robust enough.
  • Ability to identify validation gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to handle a strong personality and drive work forward without being timid.