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