Formulation Operator 2nd Shift

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus and 401k match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Competitive PTO including parental le)

Job summary

Johnsonville seeks a Formulation Operator for the 2nd shift to drive blending and formulation processes, ensuring safety, yields, and quality. You will work with the Formulation team to achieve world-class results and support Johnsonville Way while maintaining accurate SAP records and material flow.

There is a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, meeting daily production needs, and working in a cold manufacturing environment. 18+ and forklift certified candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Willing to work in cold conditions.
• Must have forklift license.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Setup, run, rotate positions, teardown, and inspection of equipment.
• Safe handling of cleaning chemicals on equipment.
• Maintain SAP documentation of products and supplies.
• Operate dual grinders and other department equipment.
• Communicate with Scheduler, Production Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Production Reporters.
• Support cross-functional Formulation Operator roles as needed.
• Manage meat inventory and plan daily materials and ingredients.
• Manage material quality and spice handling.
• Communicate with purchasing on unusual material issues.
• Operate reefers and maintain proper trailer temps.
• Prepare outbound shipments and reconcile inventories.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Documentation

Lift 60 pounds

Grinder setup

CCPs & GMPs

Chemicals handling

Multi-tasking

Push/Pull

Computer skills

Visual inspection

Inventory accuracy

SAP transactions

English proficiency

Forklift license

Weekend hours

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Formulation Operator 2nd Shift (53959)

Requisition ID53959-Posted09/28/2026-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

As a Johnsonville Formulation Operator, you get the opportunity to think pro-actively and understand how formulation affects plant flow. Work together with other Formulation Members to obtain World Class blending results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies. Consistently manufacture "great tasting" sausage products according to specifications. Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance to support the Johnsonville Way. Grow, develop, and stretch yourself by continuing to find new and better ways to meet your commitments to yourself, your team and to JVL. All of this is to ensure consumers always get a great tasting/performing product for their families.

Responsibilities

• Setup, run, rotate positions, teardown, and inspection of equipment in your area such as grinders, blenders, and spice sifting but including hot water washes all by following proper safety lock out tag out procedures.
• Safe and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals on equipment.
• Take ownership for daily accurate SAP documentation of products/supplies (including scanning, counting to verify materials, and document quantities).
• Operate the dual grinders and run all other equipment within the department.
• Communicate between Scheduler, Production Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Production Reporters as needed.
• Must be able to support MS Formulation Operator roles and CS LBB Grinder/Blender roles as a cross-functional team.
• Able to effectively manage meat inventory (i.e. meat age).
• Plan and execute the daily work required to supply Meat Inspection and Formulation teams with materials and ingredients needed (dry and liquid ingredients, cardboard, labels, etc.).
• Must be able to manage the quality of materials used (i.e. spice sifting, rejecting bad materials, etc.).
• Communicate with purchasing members regarding “out of ordinary” circumstances with materials.
• Able to effectively do Fat Analysis offline.
• Able to support the proper cleaning of plastic combos through combo wash.
• Support Meat Inspection process as needed such as doing a position on that line, receive in materials, ensure material quality, transfer raw meat into combos, and/or place materials in racks.
• Operate reefers and maintain proper trailer temps.
• Ready and prepare outbound shipment including load outbound trailers per specifications.
• Reconcile supply inventories after daily production.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong math background is required.
• Complete production documentation paperwork accurately.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Must be able to set up all grinders independently after proper training.
• Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Must be able to work with chemicals and operate the combo washer on a rotating basis.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to push/pull containers filled with product/spice/liquids.
• Must be willing to learn basic computer skills such as (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have a very keen eye for visual inspection purposes.
• Having the ability to perform an accurate daily inventory on rework.
• Ability to learn and accurately perform all the SAP transactions associated with position.
• Willing to work in cold conditions.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license and keep safe driving record.
• Willingness to work extended hours including weekends.
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

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

• monthly bonus and 401k with a company match
• affordable medical, dental and vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• disability and life insurance
• fertility and adoption assistance
• competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off
• access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center
• on-site medical clinic

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.

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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.