At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better.
Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No.
1 national sausage brand, featuring bratwurst, Italian, snack and breakfast sausages in fresh and fully cooked varieties.
Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F.
and Alice Stayer, the company employs 1,800 members and remains privately owned today.
Come join our family-owned company!
Finished Goods Line- Machine Operator, Breakfast Line
1st Shift
Position Overview
Your contribution will ensure that Johnsonville products are of the highest quality and meet our defined standards of safety.
You’ll learn about a variety of line processes, expanding your existing knowledge for application into the business of making sausage.
There is unlimited opportunity for growth as you become an active contributor to the Finished Goods Line Team and assist your team in the quest for continual improvement.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Operate and learn different machines/positions on the line which may include:
Labeler
Wrapping Machine operator
Case packing operator
Quality Enhancement Specialist
Casings
Meat Delivery
Stuffing operator
Traying
Line Support
Proper set up and teardown of equipment
Accurately perform SAP transactions in regards to job duties
Take ownership for your personal safety and the safety of all Members working around you
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
Machine Operator background preferred
Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record if job duties require a forklift
SAP experience preferred but not required
Skills and Competencies
Basic Mechanical skills /aptitude necessary for equipment set up and operation
In depth knowledge of equipment functions and the ability to assist in troubleshooting
Ability to read and understand a production schedule
Identify and resolve potential problems
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Must have desire to learn and grow and share information with fellow Members
Willingness to continuously improve performance and job knowledge
Excellent prioritization skills
Must have a very keen eye for visual inspection purposes and a strong attention to detail as it relates to product quality
Excellent attendance and performance record
Proactive team player, dependable and detail oriented
Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must be able to read/write and complete production documentation accurately
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Physical Demands
Must be able to hand grip up to 50 lbs, and lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs
Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
Willingness to work in cold conditions
Other Requirements
External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Location: Watertown, WI
Member Status: Full Time, Hourly
(At Johnsonville, you are not an employee.
You are a Member and, yes, Membership has its privileges – like the ability to buy sausage at great discounts.
Our more traditional benefits are great, too.
)
Starting Hourly Rate: $23.
25
Hours: 1st Shift; 4:45am – 2:00pm (Overtime as production demands including weekends)
How to Apply:
External candidates: Apply online at https://careers.
johnsonville.
com
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment.
M/F/Vet/Disability
Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.
We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
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