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Weekend Meat Plant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Zanesville, OH

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

... meat plant facility to minimize downtime, maximize efficiency and performed in a timely safe and ... Perform weekend and/or holiday checks as scheduled; * Work in a safe and efficient manner at all ...

Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

... meat plant facility to minimize downtime, maximize efficiency and performed in a timely safe and ... Perform weekend and/or holiday checks as scheduled; * Work in a safe and efficient manner at all ...

... Join our Zanesville Meat Plant as a Maintenance Mechanic! In this role, you'll maintain ... scheduled weekend or holiday maintenance as needed Qualifications & Requirements * High school ...

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... Join our Zanesville Meat Plant as a Maintenance Mechanic! In this role, you'll maintain ... scheduled weekend or holiday maintenance as needed Qualifications & Requirements * High school ...

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A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Meat Science, Business Administration or a ... Ability to work flexible hours including off-shift (2nd shift, Weekend Shift) and weekends in a 24 ...

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How much do weekend meat plant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend meat plant in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Meat Plant vs Weekend Meat Cutter?

AspectWeekend Meat PlantWeekend Meat Cutter
CertificationsFood safety, OSHAFood safety, OSHA
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, cold environmentsButcher shops, processing plants
Industry UsageMeat processing facilitiesMeat retail and processing

Weekend Meat Plant workers typically handle various processing tasks in meat facilities, often requiring safety certifications. Weekend Meat Cutters focus on cutting and preparing meat for sale, usually in retail or smaller processing settings. Both roles share safety and food handling certifications but differ mainly in scope and work environment.

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Machine Operator (Meat Plant)

Machine Operator (Meat Plant)

Shamrock Foods Company

Commerce City, CO

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Shamrock Foods rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 48 rated food wholesalers


Job description

Starting Compensation: $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential for the Monday–Thursday afternoon shift (2:30 PM start time). 

Shift Details: Sun - 8:30 am to finish; Mon- Thurs - 2:30 pm to finish 

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2026

Run and maintain production equipment such as sleevers, case packers, de-palletizers, wrappers and other related equipment within the Meat Plant. (S)he contributes to overall department production goals and maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Essential Duties:

  • Closely monitor meat production process and adjust equipment as necessary
  • Monitor weights, seals, caps, and other general packaging items in the process
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties 
  • Reassemble equipment after maintenance, clean up, and changeovers
  • Ensure concentrations are taken with each CIP, monitoring flow & temperature
  • Perform preventative maintenance, line changeovers, and environmental cleanup 
  • Closely monitor the palletizing process
  • Program new pallet patterns as new business arises.
  • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area
  • Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
  • Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs
  • Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing
  • Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 3+ months experience in manufacturing or another related field preferred 
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Fluency in English; ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties, read and write
  • Able to work in a cold and wet environment for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to work in various temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot
  • Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and can work and maneuver in tight and awkward areas and positions.
  • Ability to operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational defects as they arise.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays. 
  • Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches. 

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl
  • Ability to reach and handle objects, tools, or controls
  • Occasionally sit and occasionally climb ladders or work on a platform
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Corporate Summary

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.  That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck.  And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.


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