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! 2nd shift Material Handler (Shipping Department) Watertown, WI Position Overview The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and attendance 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
Driving PIV standing forklifts to move materials within the facility. This includes spending a significant time in the freezer rotating product for storage and shipment
Using handheld scanning devices to move materials within the SAP system
Consistently handle "great tasting" sausage and raw material goods
Have an impact on customer success by productively assembling customer orders and keeping order pickers supplied with necessary product
Maintaining the highest standards of detail as it relates to product specifications and quality
Actively participate in daily meetings and project teams
Work as a team by helping fellow team members who may need help
Communicate with other departments regarding schedule changes
Pull spice and stage for the next day's run
Communicating and working with truck drivers for delivery and pickup of goods
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
Experience working in a shipping/warehouse environment utilizing PIVs
Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record
SAP experience preferred but not required
Skills and Competencies
Possess an unending commitment to personal and professional development thru technical/non-technical training efforts
Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance to support The Johnsonville Way
Ability to cross-train within different areas of the shipping department
Member must be highly motivated, willingness to provide/share ideas and solutions, and possess a high level of expectations
Owning the safety of oneself and fellow team members
Physical Demands
Must be willing to work in very cold working conditions pulling product (our freezer gets as cold as -20°F)
Must be able to lift and hand grip up to 40 lbs, carry 10 lbs, and pull 20 lbs
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, WI Coach for this position: Destiny McGowan, 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: $24.79 per hour plus an additional shift premium Hours: 2nd Shift; 2:00 pm - 10:30pm (Overtime as production demands) 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.