General Production backup Machine Operator 1st Shift

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

FSA and disability & life insurance

Parental leave and PTO

Onsite fitness center and clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking team‑minded individuals for hourly manufacturing roles in our Wisconsin facility. You will join a crew on the production line to manufacture high‑quality sausage products, uphold safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Excellent attendance and willingness to learn are required. Roles include operating, back‑up support on Stuffer/Grinder/Casepacker, and using SAP handheld scanners; compliance with safety, quality, and DPS initiatives is

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate safety‑first mindset and Johnsonville Way behaviors.
• Ability to read and understand a production schedule.
• Proven record of leading team members and working without direct supervision.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem solving on equipment.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and perform in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work across multiple production lines as needed.
• Experience with SAP handheld scanners and basic SAP functions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture sausage products with team to achieve safety and quality goals.
• Collaborate with team to achieve world‑class safety and efficiency results.
• Work with state‑of‑the-art technology on the line.
• Participate in Johnsonville Tailgate meetings and project teams.
• Develop skills and advance your career within the organization.

Skills

Safety first

Read production schedule

Leadership ability

Mechanical aptitude

Lift up to 30 lbs

Multi-line versatility

SAP handheld scanner

English proficiency

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Requisition ID53928-Posted09/25/2026-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

Responsibilities

• Manufacture “great tasting” sausage products that are enjoyed by millions of people around the world


• Work with a team to obtain World Class results in safety, Member development, and other efficiencies


• Work with state-of-the-art technology


• Be a part in making Johnsonville the Best Company in the World through active participation in our daily TAILGATE meetings and project teams


• Enhance your skill level and your career


• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a Team Member to achieve "superlative" performance in order to support The Johnsonville Way

Skills

• Take ownership for your own personal safety and the safety of all Members working around you


• Attitude has consistently demonstrated Johnsonville Way behaviors


• Ability to read and understand a production schedule


• Demonstrated ability to lead other Members and work without direct supervision


• Basic mechanical aptitude


• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds


• Ability to learn and grow to become skilled to operate either a machine on a daily and/or weekly basis in a back-up capacity


• Ability to document job responsibilities and be part of writing and maintaining DPS programs for new equipment


• Excellent attendance and performance record


• Necessity and ability to learn and share learning with others


• Ability to work in other production line/rooms within the facility when this specific line is not running production is required.


• Willing to learn Sanitation responsibilities


• Ability to work in a machine operator back-up role in addition to the primary role of Trayer/Packer


• Machine Operator roles will consist of Stuffer, Grinder, or Casepacker


• Ability to use and troubleshoot basic SAP functions on a hand-held scanner and on the computer


• 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

• 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, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic!

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.