Smokehouse Operator / Sausage Maker — D&J; Sausage Factory (Brantford, ON)

D&J; Sausage Factory, a Brantford-based producer of European-style deli meats and smoked specialties, is looking for an experienced Smokehouse Operator / Sausage Maker to join our production team.

Responsibilities
Prepare and mix meat blends, seasonings, and cures according to traditional and proprietary recipes
Operate stuffing, linking, and casing equipment for sausage production
Load, operate, and monitor smokehouse equipment, controlling temperature, humidity, and smoke levels to meet product specs
Monitor internal cooking temperatures to ensure food safety and product quality
Adjust smoking and cooking cycles for different product types (fresh, smoked, cured)
Perform quality checks on texture, colour, flavour, and yield throughout the process
Maintain accurate production logs and batch records
Clean and sanitize smokehouse, stuffing equipment, and work areas per food safety standards
Follow HACCP, food safety,



and workplace safety procedures at all times
Train and guide production helpers as needed

Qualifications
Minimum 3 years experience as a sausage maker, smokehouse operator, or in meat processing required
Strong understanding of curing, smoking, and sausage-making techniques (European/Polish-style experience an asset)
Comfortable working in a cold, quick-paced production environment
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Solid attention to detail and commitment to food safety and consistency
Food Handler Certification required (or willingness to obtain)
Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting basic equipment issues an asset

Details
Location: 165 Hachborn road, Brantford, ON
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 40
Wage: $24.00-$28.00

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Perks:
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Smokehouse Operator/sausage Maker Brantford
🏢 D&J SAUSAGE FACTORY
📍 Brantford