Formulation Dept. Team Member 1St Shift

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. 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 enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 2,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!
Formulation Team Member 1st Shift
Watertown Facility
Position Overview
The Formulation Department is the area where the fresh pork is ground, the spices are added, and then blended (formulated) to specifications for sausage making. This room is where the magic happens! The successful candidate will learn all the roles within the department which include, measuring/sifting spice, operating/emptying the blenders, operating the x-ray/fat machinery, and utilizing PIV forklifts to move combos of batter to staging. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Work together with other Formulation Members to obtain world class blending results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies
• Participate in daily meetings and project teams
• Think pro-actively and understand how formulation affects plant flow
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a Team Member to acquire superlative performance in order to support the Johnsonville Way

• Prepare equipment for use by utilizing detailed checklists for inspection and assembly
• Perform periodic wash-downs of equipment to prepare for different products
• Learn and excel at every position within the department
• Use SAP software functions for the department
• Complete Formulation Documentation accurately
• Maintain the highest standards of detail as it relates to product specifications and quality
• Must be able to obtain forklift license and keep safe driving record
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Comply with USDA regulations, GMPs, and safety rules at all times (including lockout/tagout)
• Willingness to work overtime as production demands
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team and work toward a goal without direct supervision
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience / Skills

• Prior food manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required

• Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand a production schedule
• Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and lifts
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Ability to work at a pace consistent with the process flow
• Basic computer skills required
• Proven ability to multi-task

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, hand grip up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Working at heights and on platforms
• Willingness to work in cold conditions

Location: Watertown, WI
Coach for this position: Ryan Braun, 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: $23.80 per hour starting pay with skill blocks to receive extra pay upon completion.
Hours:1st Shift: 5:45am - 3:00pm (end time varies depending on production needs). Overtime expected during the workweek - Monday-Friday with very few weekend hours.
How to Apply:
External candidate: Apply online only at: http://careers.johnsonville.com
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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