Machine Operator 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 3,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Johnsonville, LLC

Machine Operator

Pay Range: $26.64/hr - $27.93/hr

Hours: 5:00am – 1:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Responsibilities

• Consistently manufacture "great tasting" sausage products according to specifications
• Work together with other Formulation Members to obtain World Class blending results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies.
• Must be willing to cross train and run the Franco-Matic in the stuffing department
• Participate in daily Grill meetings and project teams
• Have the opportunity to think pro-actively and understand how formulation effects plant flow
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance in order to support the Johnsonville Way
• Grow, develop, and stretch yourself by continuing to find new and better ways to meet your commitments to yourself, your team and to JVL.
• Create and update a Personal Development Commitment to help you set goals and focus on your accomplishments.
• Have the opportunity to rotate within Formulation as well as other departments for break relief
  
  

Experience

• Manufacturing experience in the Food Industry preferred.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong math background is required
• Must be able to complete production documentation paperwork accurately
• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs
• Must be able to obtain a fork-lift license
• Must be able to set up the Wolfking grinder independently after proper training
• Must be able to identify formulation Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must be willing to learn basic computer skills such as (Word, Excel, Access etc)
• Must be able to learn SAP Basic and RF scanner training.
• Have the opportunity to rotate within Formulation as well as other departments for break relief
• Must be willing to cross-train in the Riverside Stuffing department
  
  

Other

• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
  
  

Date: January 31st, 2025

Location: Riverside- Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing

Positions Available: 1

Benefits

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, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic 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

Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville, LLC performs pre-employment, post offer drug screens, physicals and background checks for all external manufacturing candidates.

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.