Formulation Team Member 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 Formulation 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. 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, GMP, and safety rules at all times
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
Must be able to lift 60 pounds
Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
Willingness to work in cold conditions
Location: Watertown, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Hours: 1st shift - 5:45am - 2:30pm (end time varies). Overtime expected and required. Referral Bonus: 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: For Internal Members : Log into The Grill. Click on the "Member Central" link. Click on Home, then Careers and apply for the position titled "Formulation Team Member." For External Members: Apply at 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. Johnsonville Sausage performs pre-employment, post offer drug screens, physicals and background checks on all external manufacturing candidates.