Meat Packer / Labeler — USDA Processing Facility

Job Overview
Lepe's Foods is hiring a Meat Packer / Labeler to join our USDA-certified processing team. In this role, you'll weigh, pack, price, and label wholesale meat products for distribution across Sonoma County, the Bay Area, and Northern California. Your precision and speed directly impact our customers' orders and our reputation. We are a family business and we treat our team like it — if you're detail-oriented and reliable, you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, and seal meat products accurately
• Weigh and portion products to order specifications
• Apply accurate labels with weight, price, date, and product information
• Verify labeling and order accuracy before products move to shipment
• Operate labeling and packaging equipment
• Stage and palletize completed orders for the cooler, freezer, and delivery dock
• Maintain organized, USDA-compliant packaging and labeling stations
• Support butchers and team leads with setup and cleanup tasks
• Work at a consistent pace to meet daily production targets
• Follow all USDA food safety, handling, and sanitation standards

Requirements

• Punctual, dependable, and able to follow directions carefully
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy — labeling errors directly affect orders
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive environment
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment (35–45°F)
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods
• Positive team-player attitude and willingness to learn
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
• Previous food handling, labeling, packaging, or warehouse experience preferred

Join our team as a Processing Assistant and contribute to delivering high-quality food products while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your role will be vital in maintaining our commitment to excellence in the food processing sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (Required)

Work Location: In person