Top 37 Meat processing Jobs in New Jersey

Meat Inspector
The Lamb Co-Operative Inc —Pedricktown, NJ
- $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Compounder Operator 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ
Kerry —Clark, NJ
- $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Production Supervisor - Meat Processing
Sysco —Edison, NJ
- $76,000 - $95,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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11d
Manufacturing Operator 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ
Kerry —Clark, NJ
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
(USA) Senior Meat Cutter
Sam's Club —Township of Deptford, NJ
- $20.50 - $28.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Continuous improvement
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
11d
Filtration Operator 2nd Shift - Clark, NJ
Kerry —Clark, NJ
- $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Manufacturing Operator (M&B) Rotating 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ
Kerry —Clark, NJ
- $24 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- US work authorization
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sales Representative -Inside Sales
Independent Chemical Corporation —Paterson, NJ
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Yield Specialist
RASTELLI BROTHERS —Swedesboro, NJ
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Fish Filleter - Full-Time - Union, New Jersey
Fortune International, LLC —Union, NJ
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Production Superintendent
The Judge Group —Beckett, NJ
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- 3 years
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Compounder (2nd Shift) - Princeton, NJ
dsm-firmenich —Plainsboro, NJ
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Second Shift Production Group Leader
Casa Di Bertacchi LLC —Vineland, NJ
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Sales Representative - R3 Redistribution | New York
Bunzl —Perth Amboy, NJ
- $65,000 - $125,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Production Supervisor
Verde Farms LLC —Pedricktown, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Paid time off
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Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician
Buckhead Meat and Seafood —Lakewood, NJ
- $19.95 - $29.95 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Sales Representative - Grocery| (New York/New Jersey)
Bunzl —Perth Amboy, NJ
- $65,000 - $125,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Forklift Driver
Verde Farms LLC —Pedricktown, NJ
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Butcher Meat Cutter
Prime kosher Meats —Chesterfield, NJ
- $22.25 - $27.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Chemical Ingredient Sales-Northeast
Independent Chemical Corporation —New Jersey
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance

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Meat Inspector

The Lamb Co-Operative Inc
Pedricktown, NJ

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Job Details

$25 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food production
Metal detectors
Quality records maintenance
Production data analysis
Data analysis reporting
Food processing plant experience
Meat hygiene procedures
Safety regulations
Professional ethics
Writing skills
Testing and evaluation
Performance Reporting
GMP
Mid-level
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Laboratory test results documentation
Inspection reporting and documentation
Quality reports
High school diploma or GED
Quality control data reporting
Manufacturing facility experience
Data integrity and documentation
Shipping and receiving inspections
Analysis skills
Quality assurance in testing
Laboratory quality control records management
Food Science
HACCP
Continuous improvement

Full Job Description

Position Overview:

The Quality Control Meat Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all meat products meet company, customer, USDA, food safety, and quality requirements throughout receiving, production, packaging, storage, and shipping operations. This role works closely with the Food Safety & Quality Assurance department to inspect products, verify specifications, perform testing, document findings, investigate quality concerns, and support regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and product quality.

Major Responsibilities

Perform incoming and outgoing product inspections to ensure products meet customer specifications, USDA requirements, and company quality standards.
Conduct visual, sensory, and physical evaluations of products to verify quality, appearance, and condition.
Verify temperatures of products and storage areas and maintain accurate temperature records.
Inspect packaging, labeling, lot codes, date codes, product weights, and USDA approval requirements.
Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and workplace safety standards.
Perform metal detector verification and other routine quality control checks.
Conduct yield testing and record and communicate results.
Collect microbiological and product samples for testing and laboratory analysis.
Maintain complete and accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and product evaluation reports.
Investigate quality deviations, product defects, customer complaints, and non-conforming products.
Communicate quality concerns and inspection findings to Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management, Production, Procurement, and Sales teams.
Recommend and participate in corrective action activities to address quality and food safety issues.
Implement and support product hold, release, and disposition procedures.
Assist with returned product inspections, evaluations, and reporting.
Support USDA inspectors and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and third-party food safety audits.
Analyze quality data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, new product launches, and food safety programs.
Assist with Food Safety and Quality Assurance training activities.
Maintain audit-ready records and documentation at all times.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Success Measures

Accurate and timely completion of product inspections and quality documentation.
Consistent compliance with USDA, GMP, food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Effective identification and resolution of quality and food safety concerns.
Accuracy in product testing, sampling, yield testing, and verification activities.
Successful execution of product hold and release procedures.
Maintenance of complete and audit-ready records.
Positive outcomes during USDA, customer, internal, and third-party audits.
Timely communication of quality concerns and inspection findings.
Effective support of corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong collaboration with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Sales, and Food Safety teams.
Reduction of product defects, customer complaints, and non-conforming products.
Adherence to company safety, quality, and food safety standards at all times.

Qualifications & Considerations for the Position

High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field is an asset.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in meat processing, meat inspection, food manufacturing, Food Safety, or Quality Assurance.
Knowledge of meat cuts and meat processing operations preferred.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, food safety, and quality assurance principles.
Familiarity with USDA regulations and meat inspection requirements.
Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GFSI, FSEP, or similar food safety systems is considered an asset.
Experience with product testing, sampling, and quality inspection activities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collect, evaluate, summarize, and report quality data.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic.

Core Competencies

Accountability and Dependability
Quality Orientation
Results Orientation
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Problem Solving

Core Values

Engagement – Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment to organizational goals.

Innovation – Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and creative solutions.

Professionalism – Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and strong work ethics.

Respect – Values diverse perspectives and maintains positive working relationships.

Working Conditions

Ability to regularly lift packaged meat products up to 60 pounds.
Work in refrigerated and freezer environments, including coolers (approximately 34°F) and freezers (approximately 0°F to -4°F).
Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, face masks, and protective clothing.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements.
Manual dexterity required.
Fast-paced meat processing and manufacturing environment.
Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Pay: $25.00 per hour with a pay increase after 90 days based on a performance evaluation.

Benefits

Eligible for discretionary bonus
401(k) company contribution
100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life Insurance/Short Term and Long-Term disability benefits

For information about the company, go to https://greenstonemeats.com/ (https://greenstonemeats.com/)

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Greenstone Meats is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Greenstone Meats is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the selection process. Please contact Human Resources if accommodation is required

Skills

Preferred

Work Ethics-Punctual, Professional
ProblemSolving-Alternative solns

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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