G.E. Hawthorn Meat Company

06/11/2026

Now Hiring: Experienced Meat Cutter

We’re looking for a skilled, dependable Meat Cutter to join our team at our USDA-inspected processing facility.

Requirements:
🔪 Experience cutting all beef and pork primals
🪚 Ability to safely operate a bandsaw
⚙️ Experience using meat grinders and processing equipment
✅ Strong attention to quality and detail
✅ Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

What We Offer:
✔️ Full-time, year-round position
✔️ Competitive pay based on experience
✔️ Paid vacation
✔️ Family-friendly work environment
✔️ Stable work with a great team

If you take pride in your craft and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Located in Hot Springs, AR
📞 Call (501) 762-2661 or stop by 9a-4p, M-F to fill out application

06/08/2026

📢 Important Pricing Update – Effective July 1, 2026 📢

As costs continue to rise, we will be making a pricing adjustment effective July 1, 2026. We appreciate your continued support and the trust you place in us to process your livestock.

Updated Pricing:
• Kill Fee – $65
• Disposal Fee – $15
• Custom Rail Weight – $0.90/lb
• Custom Rail Weight (Quartered) – $1.00/lb
• USDA Rail Weight – $1.10/lb
• Tenderizing – $15
• New York Strips/Fillets – $20 per side

Additional Fee:
If the carcass weight exceeds 900 lbs, an additional $100 will be added to the kill fee.

Thank you for your continued business and support. We remain committed to providing quality processing and excellent service. If you have any questions regarding these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your family.

05/18/2026

📦 We’re Hiring! 📦
G.E. Hawthorn Meat Company is looking for a Full-Time Packaging/ Grinder / Final Clean Associate to join our team!

We’re searching for someone dependable and ready to work in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

✅ Steady, year-round work
✅ Monday–Friday schedule (occasional Saturdays)
✅ Friendly, team-oriented workplace
✅ Competitive pay (based on experience)

Position Responsibilities:
• Operate grinding and packaging equipment
• Assist with USDA paperwork
• Perform final cleaning and sanitation
• Help maintain a safe, clean facility that meets USDA standards
• Trim carcasses

👉 No experience required — we’ll train the right person!
📍 164 Guy Hawthorn Lane, Hot Springs
📞 Call for interview, 501-762-2661

Send a message to learn more

05/18/2026

03/07/2026

We will be closed Monday, March 9th as our family gathers to celebrate the life of our family member, John Douglas (JD) Hawthorn.

We will reopen with normal business hours Tuesday, March 10th.

03/04/2026

Now Hiring: Butcher

We’re a small USDA-inspected processing plant looking to add to our team.

Duties include:
• Meat cutting/butchering
• Kill floor work
• Packaging
• Cleaning as needed

Full-time position. Experience required.

📍Located in Hot Springs, AR | 🥩 Steady work | 👷 Team environment

Interested? Send us a message, call (501-762-2661) or stop by to apply!

03/04/2026

📦 We’re Hiring! 📦

G.E. Hawthorn Meat Company is looking for a Full-Time Packaging / Grinder / Final Clean Associate to join our team!

We’re searching for someone dependable and ready to work in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

✅ Steady, year-round work
✅ Monday–Friday schedule (occasional Saturdays)
✅ Friendly, team-oriented workplace
✅ Competitive pay (based on experience)

Position Responsibilities:
• Operate grinding and packaging equipment
• Assist with USDA paperwork
• Perform final cleaning and sanitation
• Help maintain a safe, clean facility that meets USDA standards
• Trim carcasses

👉 No experience required — we’ll train the right person!

📍 164 Guy Hawthorn Lane, Hot Springs
📞 Apply in person M-F, 9-4

02/22/2026

📦 We’re Hiring! 📦

G.E. Hawthorn Meat Company is looking for a Full-Time Packaging / Grinder / Final Clean Associate to join our team!

We’re searching for someone dependable and ready to work in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

✅ Steady, year-round work
✅ Monday–Friday schedule (occasional Saturdays)
✅ Friendly, team-oriented workplace
✅ Competitive pay (based on experience)

Position Responsibilities:
• Operate grinding and packaging equipment
• Assist with USDA paperwork
• Perform final cleaning and sanitation
• Help maintain a safe, clean facility that meets USDA standards
• Trim carcasses

👉 No experience required — we’ll train the right person!

📍 Located in Hot Springs, AR
📞 Apply in person or call 501-762-2661 for more information

02/18/2026

We will be closed Friday, February 20, as our family gathers to celebrate the life of our beloved family member, Beverly Hawthorn.

Thank you for your understanding and prayers. We truly appreciate our community.

We will reopen with normal business hours Monday, February 23.