Smokehouse Operator, 2nd shift (12PM – 8PM), Tyrone, PA

Clemens Food Group is hiring a dependable and detail-oriented Smokehouse Operator to support our Smokehouse Department in Tyrone, PA. This position is responsible for monitoring the cooking and chilling processes to ensure all products meet company quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Location: Tyrone, PA
Department: Smokehouse Operator
Hours: 12PM – 8PM, Mon-Fri, Saturdays as needed

About Us

Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned food company with a history dating back to 1895. Our Tyrone, Pennsylvania facility proudly produces products for trusted brands, including Kunzler, a well-known name recognized for quality meats and exceptional flavor for generations. As one of the nation’s leading pork producers, Clemens Food Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality food products while investing in our people, communities, and the future of food production. The Tyrone team plays an important role in this mission, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence to serve customers across the region and beyond.

About the Role

The Smokehouse Operator plays a key role in producing high-quality bacon and smoked meat products by monitoring cooking and chilling processes within the smokehouse department. This hands-on role includes loading and unloading smokehouses and brine chillers, ensuring products are cooked and chilled to company specifications, accurately documenting production records, and assisting with hourly sanitation and food safety inspections. Our team operates in a manufacturing environment dedicated to producing trusted food products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence. No experience required; training will be provided.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor smokehouse operations to ensure products are cooked according to company specifications
• Oversee the chilling process to ensure products are cooled in compliance with company requirements
• Load and unload smokehouses and brine chillers safely and efficiently
• Accurately complete and maintain weight sheets, charts, and production documentation
• Assist with hourly inspections of smokehouse rooms to identify and report SSOP (Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures) deficiencies
• Follow all food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed specifications
• Basic documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to work in a production environment with temperature variations
• Ability to lift, push, or pull product and equipment as required
• Team-oriented with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• No experience required; training will be provided

Why Join Clemens Food Group?

• Be part of a team that takes pride in producing high-quality food products
• Stable work environment with opportunities to learn and grow
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Benefits & Perks

At Country View Family Farms, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility requirements.