Formulation 1st Shift

Johnsonville; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Johnsonville’s Formulation Department seeks team members to blend spices, operate blenders and support safety and quality in a fast-paced pork production facility. Learn roles across the department, perform equipment prep, and participate in daily meetings to improve yields and product quality.

This hourly manufacturing role demands strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to work safely on lifts.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and lifts.
• Proven ability to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Work with Formulation Members to achieve world-class blending results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies.
• Participate in daily meetings and project teams.
• Think pro-actively about how formulation affects plant flow.
• Set goals and objectives to support the Johnsonville Way.
• Prepare equipment using detailed checklists for inspection and assembly.
• Perform periodic wash-downs of equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID53979-Posted10/05/2026-Hourly Manufacturing

Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.

Position Overview

The Formulation Department is the area where the fresh pork is ground, the spices are added, and then blended (formulated) to specifications for sausage making. This room is where the magic happens! The successful candidate will learn all the roles within the department which include, measuring/sifting spice, operating/emptying the blenders, operating the x-ray/fat machinery, and utilizing PIV forklifts to move combos of batter to staging. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

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, GMPs, and safety rules at all times (including lockout/tagout)
• 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

Experience

• Prior food manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand a production schedule
• Ability to work at a pace consistent with the process flow
• Basic computer skills required

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and lifts
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, hand grip up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Working at heights and on platforms
• Willingness to work in cold conditions

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits and Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. 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! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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 4,000+ 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!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.