Top 39 Meat processing Jobs in Washington State

Beef Processing Fabrication Retail/Ready Cuts (Value Added Processing) Manager
Washington Beef LLC —Toppenish, WA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- 5 years
- Engineering
- System design
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Meat Associate
T&T Supermarket —Lynnwood, WA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
13d
Meat Lead
PCC Community Markets —Seattle, WA
- From $33.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Management
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6d
General Labor Harvest or Processing Pasco Plant (September)
Tyson Foods —Pasco, WA
- $22.35 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Entry level
6d
Sanitation Worker (USDA Meat Processing Facility)
Angus Meats, Inc. —Spokane, WA
- From $24 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Sanitation
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Smokehouse Operator-2nd Shift
Hempler Foods Group LLC —Ferndale, WA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Meatcutting Worker
US Defense Commissary Agency —Fairchild AFB, WA
- $22.22 - $25.93 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
12d
Meat Cutter/Meat Wrapper
CASCADE SELECT MARKET —Castle Rock, WA
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- In-person
- Food Handler Certification
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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13d
General Fabrication
RAINIER PURE BEEF COMPANY —Woodland, WA
- $17.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Raw Processor Batching Operator l - 1st Shift
Oberto Snacks Inc —Kent, WA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- English
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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14d
Raw Processing Operator 1 - 2nd Shift
Oberto Snacks Inc —Kent, WA
- $23 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- English
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Meat Cutter
CASCADE SELECT MARKET —Castle Rock, WA
- $24.71 - $30.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Grocery store experience
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Production Stuffing Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
Oberto Snacks Inc —Kent, WA
- $23 - $29 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- English
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Crab Shaker
Pacific Seafood —Westport, WA
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick time
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General Harvest
RAINIER PURE BEEF COMPANY —Woodland, WA
- $17.13 - $17.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Manufacturing
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
MEAT/MEAT CUTTER
Fred Meyer —Seattle, WA
- $21.55 - $31.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Merchandising
- Adults
10d
Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift
Oberto Snacks Inc —Kent, WA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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7d
Processing Operator
Northwest Pet Products Inc —Woodland, WA
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Raw Processor 1 - 3rd Shift
Oberto Snacks Inc —Kent, WA
- $19 - $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Artisan Butcher Shop Retail
Heritage Meats —Rochester, WA
- $17.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Basic math
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Beef Processing Fabrication Retail/Ready Cuts (Value Added Processing) Manager

Washington Beef LLC -
Toppenish, WA

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Job Details

$90,000 - $110,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Manufacturing management
Industrial automation
Food processing
Team supervision
Coaching
Meat grinding
Manufacturing facility experience
Managing manufacturing teams
Productivity software
Meat product production
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

Come MEAT Us!

Join the Washington Beef team, where our talented people are the foundation of our success. We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, which are coveted by top chefs around the globe …. and which you will have discounted access to, becoming the hero of your backyard BBQ’s.

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just a place to work, we are a family! With ample growth opportunity, competitive wages and benefits, and a strong family culture, we’re here to welcome you home!

We are currently looking to fill the following position: Value‑Added Processing Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Value‑Added Processing Manager reports to the Plant General Manager and partners with cross‑functional plant leadership to provide strategic and operational leadership for all Value‑Added and Grind operations. This role has full accountability for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people leadership within value‑added processing, with a strong emphasis on automation, process flow design, and continuous operational modernization. The Manager is responsible for optimizing production through effective use of automated equipment, line balancing, material flow optimization, data‑driven decision making, and performance management systems, while ensuring compliance with food safety, regulatory, and union labor requirements. This role plays a key leadership part in new product development, yield optimization, labor efficiency, and cost management while fostering a culture of innovation, engagement, and leadership development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operational & Process Leadership

Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability to the Value‑Added and Grind supervisory teams for day‑to‑day operations.
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automated processing systems, equipment utilization, and end‑to‑end process flows to maximize throughput, yields, labor efficiency, and equipment uptime.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation integration, waste reduction, yield recovery, labor optimization, and line performance.
Utilize production data, KPIs, and system reporting to identify constraints, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations aligned with company policies, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Serve as the operational champion for automation projects, including equipment selection, commissioning, startup support, and ongoing performance optimization.
Partner with Maintenance, and IT teams to improve equipment reliability, PLC utilization, data capture, and system integration.
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies to improve process capability, cycle time, and cost performance.
Standardize work processes, SOPs, and training to support consistent execution across shifts and teams.

Product Development & Commercial Support

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, QA, and customers on the development and commercialization of new value‑added products.
Evaluate manufacturing feasibility, equipment capability, yields, labor standards, and automation requirements for new products.
Ensure product specifications accurately reflect production realities and that teams are trained to execute to specification.

Budgeting, Cost & Yield Management

Develop and manage the annual operating budget for Value‑Added Processing, including labor, packaging, supplies, and overhead.
Monitor expenses, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets.
Partner with Accounting to establish accurate product costing models that reflect yields, labor standards, automation efficiencies, and compliance costs.

Labor Relations & People Leadership

Work closely with Human Resources to support staffing strategies, leadership development, training programs, and employee retention.
Ensure consistent, fair, and objective application of the union CBA.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement through effective coaching and performance management.

Compliance & Food Safety

Ensure compliance with USDA, regulatory requirements, company policies, and food safety programs.
Partner with QA to ensure food safety, sanitation, and product integrity standards are met or exceeded.
Promote a strong safety culture focused on proactive hazard identification and risk reduction.

Employee Engagement & Collaboration

Actively support employee engagement initiatives and workforce development efforts.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across Operations, HR, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Maintenance, and QA.
Serve as a visible leader on the floor, promoting open communication and continuous feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven management experience in value‑added further processing and grind operations (beef preferred).
Extensive experience with manufacturing automation, production line optimization, and process flow design.
Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement efforts in a high‑volume, unionized manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of yields, costing, labor standards, and production KPIs.
Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and manufacturing/reporting systems.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

7+ years of progressive experience in value‑added further processing and grind operations (beef preferred).
5+ years of experience in a management or senior leadership role within a high‑volume, food manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Food Science, or related field required.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

WAGE RANGE: $90,000-$110,000 per year

BENEFITS: Competitive benefit package offered for employees (and qualified dependents) working 30+ hours per week includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, PTO accrual up to 15 days per year, six (6) paid holidays annually, and three (3) floating holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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meat processing jobs in washington state

Beef Processing Fabrication Retail/Ready Cuts (Value Added Processing) Manager

Meat Associate

Meat Lead

General Labor Harvest or Processing Pasco Plant (September)

Sanitation Worker (USDA Meat Processing Facility)

Smokehouse Operator-2nd Shift

Meatcutting Worker

Meat Cutter/Meat Wrapper

General Fabrication

Raw Processor Batching Operator l - 1st Shift

Raw Processing Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

Meat Cutter

Production Stuffing Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Crab Shaker

General Harvest

MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Processing Operator

Raw Processor 1 - 3rd Shift

Artisan Butcher Shop Retail

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