Lead Processor

Overview

LEAD PROCESSOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (TEA) POSITION (Opportunity to transfer to Full-Time when Corporation is fully operational).

Location:

Ronan, Montana.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional meat cutting, processing, or slaughter environments. Experience with carcass breakdown, precision cutting, and using meat processing equipment required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• HACCP or food safety training preferred; employer may provide training.
• Strong attention to detail with high-quality meat cutting accuracy.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependability and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn advanced skills and take on new responsibilities as the facility grows.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and HACCP compliance.
• Skilled use of knives, saws, grinders, and other processing tools.
• Must be able to stand and work for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working in cold environments (refrigeration and cutting rooms).
• Ability to work in both production and livestock areas as needed.
• Use of protective gear (cut gloves, aprons, etc.) required.

• All applicants must submit a Tribal employment application, a copy of relevant academic transcripts, and training certificates, and a copy of a current valid Driver's License.
• Any enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe must be submitted, if applicable.
• If you claimed Veterans preference, a copy of the DD214 form must be submitted.
• You may submit letters of reference, a cover letter, and/or a resume to complement the application packet.
• Failure to submit copies of the above documentation may result in disqualification from screening.

• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT drug testing policy.
• The successful applicant, if not currently employed by the Tribes, must complete and pass a pre-hire drug screen and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period.
• Pay rate: $25.00 per hour.
• To apply, contact the Personnel Office at , extension 1040. Tribal applications are also available online /personnel.
• For more information regarding specifics about the position:
  Contact Jacob Welker, General Plant Manager at  or email
• Closing date will be Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT is a Tribal Member Preference Employer.