Food Production Associate

Food Production OperatorAustin, Texas | Production | Full-time | Reports to Plant ManagerWe make premium beef jerky and meat snacks using a deliberately simple approach: high-quality beef and sea salt. No additives. No sugar. No nonsense.At our core, Mason's Meats is about a return to real food in a world increasingly filled with unnecessary ingredients, fillers, and shortcuts. We believe great meat products should start with great ingredients and be made properly.We're now bringing Mason's Meats to the U.S. and building our production operation in Austin, Texas. Our Austin team will play a hands-on role in establishing the systems, standards, and culture that will support the business as we grow.We're looking for people who take pride in doing things properly, enjoy working as part of a small team, and want the opportunity to grow with us as we build something from the ground up.As a Food Production Operator at Mason's Meats, you'll be at the heart of our Austin production operation and involved throughout the jerky-making process, from handling and slicing raw beef through dehydration and supporting finished-product packaging.This is a hands-on role in a small, growing team. You'll be trained across multiple areas of production, and a significant part of the position involves preparing and slicing raw beef inside a refrigerated cooler for extended periods.Key ResponsibilitiesMeat Handling & Preparation: Safely prepare, trim, slice, and handle raw beef to Mason's Meats quality standards.Processing: Slicing, seasoning, and preparing beef for dehydration.Dehydration: Load, operate, and unload commercial dehydrators while helping maintain consistent product quality.Quality & Traceability: Complete required production records, maintain batch identification and traceability, and report food-safety or quality concerns.Cleaning & Sanitation: Clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble production equipment and work areas as required.Team Support: Assist with packaging, receiving, sanitation, and other production activities when trained.