Skilled Production Associate

Job overview

The Skilled Production Associate works onsite in Norwalk, IA, for $19.00 per hour. The role supports Charcuterie Artisans’ production operations, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays as needed. The associate handles and inspects product, loads processing equipment, and moves ham racks through curing and aging areas while following safety, sanitation, and quality procedures to support efficient production.

What you'll do

• Follow safety procedures and cleanliness standards
• load product into processing equipment
• salt or desalt 25–35-pound hams and place them on racks
• inspect products and materials against packing specifications
• move ham racks with a team using a manual hand jack
• follow supervisor and team-leader guidance
• support continuous improvement and daily operational goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

skilled production associate

norwalk ia

charcuterie artisans

full-time

production

food processing

ham curing

quality inspection

sanitation

manual hand jack

$19/hr

monday–friday

6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

occasional saturdays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Temp-to-perm opportunity. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with temperatures between 15 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit; occasional Saturdays may be needed.

About the employer

Charcuterie Artisans is hiring for this role. Industry: Meat Processed from Carcasses. Sector: 31.