1St Shift Finished Goods Line Machine Operator

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 Line 1
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
Coach for this position: Katie Mares, Team Leader
(We don't have bosses at Johnsonville. We have Coaches. They are there to help you develop your talents. They cannot make you run laps.)
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: $22.44 per hour
Hours: 1st Shift; Depending on the production line
Line 1: 5:30am - 2:30pm (Overtime as production demands including weekends)
Line 2: 5:00am - 2:00pm (Overtime as production demands including weekends)
How to Apply:
External candidates: Apply online at http://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.