Sausage Maker – Production Team Member
Location: 1120 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $17–$20 per hour (based on experience)
Work Schedule (Read Before Applying)
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- 5 days per week
- Saturdays are REQUIRED
- Consecutive fixed days off (such as Sunday/Monday every week) are not guaranteed
- No night shifts
If you cannot meet these schedule requirements, please do not apply.
This Is a Production-Based Job
We are looking for a skilled, dependable individual to join our production team as a Sausage Maker. This is hands-on sausage production work that requires stamina, efficiency, and attention to detail.
You will be expected to produce consistently and maintain quality standards throughout the day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Crafting our signature sausage product lines
- Operating industrial equipment including meat grinders, mixers, and sausage stuffers
- Weighing and mixing ingredients using basic math skills
- Following established recipes precisely
- Cleaning and maintaining all meat processing equipment
- Working in refrigerated production areas
What We’re Looking For
- Physically capable of lifting 60+ lbs regularly
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working in refrigerated production environments
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work without constant supervision
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
- Ability to maintain consistent pace and meet daily sausage production goals
Why Join Central Meats?
- Stable, full-time position
- Family-owned business serving Chesapeake since 1960
- Opportunity to strengthen and refine your production skills
- Work where quality and craftsmanship matter
If you are looking for a steady production role with clear expectations, we encourage you to apply.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay
- Tips
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Other