Position Facility:Watertown
Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you?re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.
Position Overview
Pay Rate:$25.23/hr
Hours:6:00am
2:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)
As an Operator, your Job duties would normally contain set-up and tear-down of machine (Grinders, mixers, etc.). Understanding the process of the machine and changing settings accordingly on the monitor to achieve the best product. Then Packing and stacking the product into 50lb. boxes on a pallet. This position does require SAP knowledge and how to enter data accurately for the production run. If the line is short-handed, you may be pulled to the deboning line and knowledge of the jobs is a requirement in times of need.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of the AMR process
Comfortable running the grinding and mixing process
Stacking 50lb. boxes onto pallets
Filling boxes with product
Understanding of SAP and how to record data tracked for the day
Teardown and set up of the machine
Maintaining line speed for maximum yields, this also means troubleshooting problems that may occur with the amount of product that is received
Cutting and preparing meat for further processing
Using a straight knife and motorized knife to remove meat
Cleaning, sharpening, and maintaining knives, tools and equipment
Learn and perform several job functions in department at line speed
Adhere to all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and Safety policies
Attend all plant meetings and complete monthly safety observations and trainings
Complete all other duties as assigned
Experience
Knife Skills preferred but not required
SAP knowledge preferred but not required
Grinding experience preferred but not required
Skills
Teamwork is a must
The ability to coach your peers
Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
Physical Demands:
Walking up and down stairs throughout the day
Must be able to carry and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift
Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
TEMPERATURE - Will be exposed to wide variations in temperature, operating temperature of the department is approximately 40 degrees F.
Ability to work with inside conditions that include exposure to moderate noise levels and moderate odor
Other Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Benefits and Compensation
Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. 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! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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 4,000+ 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!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
