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! Johnsonville, LLC 1st Shift Finished Goods Line- Machine Operator- Breakfast Line Watertown, WI 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. 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 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
Date: July 25th, 2024 Location: Watertown, WI Coach: Shana Ollarzabal, Team Leader-Operations Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Hours: 1st Shift, Line 2: 4:45am - 2:00pm (Overtime as production demands including weekends) Starting Hourly Rate: $23.25Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply:External candidate: Apply online only at: 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.