Smokehouse Operator – 2nd Shift

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Smokehouse Operator-2nd Shift| $19.55/hr| Cherokee, IA

Lopez Foods in Cherokee, Iowa is searching for a Smokehouse Operator to join our growing company. The perfect candidate for this position would have a strong attention to detail; as it is a crucial skill to this operator role.

The Smokehouse Operator position is a fast-paced position, working 2nd Shift Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm to 12 am. *Please Note: Hours may vary, and occasional weekend work, as needed*

Lopez offers attractive benefit packages including affordable health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and a generous 401k plan with a company match!

Training/Pay Increases:

Training will take place on 1st shift. After operator training has been completed, the 2nd Shift Smokehouse Operator will receive an increase of $2/hr and a .50 shift differential (for moving to 2nd shift) making the hourly wage $22.05.

After 6 months employment: $22.35/hr

After 12 months-$22.65/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

  • Operators will be responsible for the process steps for operation of the smokehouses; to include but not limited to procedures of loading, taking and recording temperatures, unloading racks of product and weighing racks of finished product.
  • Operators must follow all established food safety, safety policies, rules, programs, and practices at all times

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 6 months production/smokehouse experience, preferred
  • Attention to detail, required
  • Must be forklift certified or able to become certified
  • Must be able to be able to work in temperatures of 38-40 degrees
  • Must be able to stand in one place for up to 8 hours per day

Benefits:

  • Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
  • Great Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Great Work/Life Balance

Lopez Foods Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/Vet/Disabled. Pre-hire Drug Screen/Background Check Required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.55 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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201 West Main Street – Cherokee, Iowa 51012

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