Harvest Humane Animal Handling at Johnsonville Sausage LLC in Watertown, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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! Harvest Humane Animal Handling 1st Shift Watertown Facility Why This Is A Great Job For A Person Who Accepts Nothing Less Than Personal Greatness 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 Harvest 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 Harvest Team and assist your team in the quest for continual improvement. Position Overview The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. In addition, this candidate will establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members so that they may work together to promote innovation and cooperation in order to solve problems. Why choose a career with Johnsonville?

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  • Great Company Culture
  • You will become a Member of a Team and not just an employee
  • We believe in the guiding principles of respect, trust, integrity, caring, ownership, appreciation, candor, humility, and innovation
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Great Compensation program
  • Great Base Pay
  • Monthly Bonus program eligibility immediately after hire with NO annual cap!
  • Outstanding insurance package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage after 60 days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Gym Membership Incentives
  • PTO
  • 401K eligibility after 90 days
  • Discounted Johnsonville products

Essential Duties / Responsibilities & Competencies

• Be able to perform and rotate through several job functions in the Animal Handling area at line speed.
  
  
  • This position requires the candidate to move pigs within the barn using handheld rattle paddles and boards, assist with moving animals into and through the stunning process and sticking.
• Proper Humane Animal Handling is critical to this position. A successful candidate will understand that the animals need to be treated with respect at all times.
• Notify team leaders and/or maintenance of problems
• Perform all jobs in a safe manner at line speed
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), USDA regulations and safety rules at all times
• Excellent attendance and performance record
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Experience

• Knife Skills preferred but not required
• Past Animal Handling experience strongly preferred

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Demands

• Most be able to lift 50 pounds
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Other Requirements

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

Location: Watertown Positions Available: 1 Hours: 1st Shift 5:30am-2:00pm (End time varies. Overtime as production demands) Member Status: Full time Pay Range: $23.56 per hour starting pay Refer a new member and you're BOTH eligible for a $1,000 referral reward (paid out in increments over the new hire's first 6 months of service)! How to Apply - External Applicants: Apply at www.careers.johnsonville.com 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.

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