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! Packaging Room (Offal) Team Member 1st Shift Watertown, WI Position Overview The successful candidate will help with setup, pack offal products to target weight, move skids of product in and out of the freezer, and ensure proper safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Essential Duties / Responsibilities & Competencies
Be able to perform and rotate through several job functions in the department at line speed
Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), USDA regulations and safety rules at all times
Ensure products are accurately weighed, packaged, and labeled (products include ribs, loins, livers, hearts, tongues, etc.)
Always verify and record temperatures to ensure superb quality
Package and palletize product in accordance with established specifications
Utilize a PIV to move and stage pallets
Learn and excel in all positions within the room, to facilitate teamwork and cross-training
Utilize SAP for material movements
Excellent attendance and performance record
Good verbal communication skills
Good decision making and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize work in relation to process flow
Ability to communicate effectively with the team and work towards an end goal without direct supervision
Proactive team player, dependable and detail oriented
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
Knife Skills preferred but not required
SAP experience preferred, but not required
Food Manufacturing experience, a plus
Physical Demands
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up 50 lbs, and hand grip up to 60 lbs on a regular basis
Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
Ability/ Willingness to work in cold conditions
Other Requirements
External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Location: Watertown, WI Starting Hourly Pay: $23.53 Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm (end time will vary depending on production needs) Coach for this position: Garrid Neitzel, Harvest Pack Team Lead (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.) 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.