Harvest Floor Operator

Ohio Ag Connection; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Ag Connection in Mansfield, OH, supports an established North-Central Ohio meat processor seeking a dedicated butchery professional to join its team. The facility handles beef, pork, lamb and goat, operates on a five-day schedule, and continually invests in technology and infrastructure improvements.

The role is physically demanding and requires full proficiency across the entire butchery workflow, with wages reaching up to $30 per hour for experienced candidates who integrate quickly into

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in meat processing, slaughter, or related fields preferred.
• Enthusiastic learners will be considered even without direct experience.
• Physically fit for long periods of standing, lifting, and variable temperatures.
• Proficient knife handling or willingness to develop this skill.
• Background in agriculture or livestock management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of beef primal and subprimal cuts is beneficial.
• Punctual, safety-oriented, and collaborative in a team-driven environment.
• Reading, writing, and verbal communication in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle meat processing including humane stunning, bleeding, skinning, eviscerating, splitting and trimming.
• Adhere to animal welfare standards in livestock handling.
• Prepare and inspect carcasses to meet quality standards, including washing and weighing.
• Maintain sharp tools and ensure processing equipment functions throughout shifts.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation protocols across work areas and equipment.
• Rigorously apply HACCP guidelines and other mandatory food safety standards.
• Support ancillary barn duties as needed, including feeding and watering livestock.
• Assist with end-of-shift sanitation and clean-up routines.

Skills

Meat processing

Knife handling

English communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Agriculture background

Beef primal cuts knowledge

Job description

An established meat processing company in North-Central Ohio is seeking a dedicated professional to join its butchery team. This facility, which processes a variety of species including beef, pork, lamb, and goat, operates on a five-day schedule. The team is known for its professionalism and commitment to quality, complemented by ongoing investments in new technology and infrastructure improvements.

The role is physically demanding and requires proficiency across all stages of butchery, reflecting in a competitive wage reaching up to $30 per hour for experienced individuals able to quickly integrate into the workflow.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle meat processing, encompassing humane stunning, detailed bleeding, skinning, methodical eviscerating, precise splitting, and comprehensive trimming.
• Adhere to all animal welfare standards in the treatment of livestock.
• Prepare and inspect carcasses to ensure compliance with quality standards, including washing and weighing.
• Maintain sharpness of tools and ensure proper functioning of processing equipment throughout shifts.
• Consistently uphold cleanliness and sanitation protocols across work areas, including walls and equipment.
• Rigorously apply HACCP guidelines and other mandatory food safety standards.
• Support ancillary barn duties as expertise develops, including livestock feeding and watering.
• Facilitate overall sanitation processes and engage in end-of-shift clean-up routines.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of one year in meat processing, slaughter, or related fields is preferred.
• Enthusiastic individuals eager to learn will be considered even without direct experience.
• Physically fit for long periods of standing, rigorous lifting, and working in variable temperatures.
• Proficient knife handling skills or a keen interest to develop such capabilities.
• A background in agriculture or livestock management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of beef primal and subprimal cuts is beneficial.
• Punctual, safety-oriented, and collaborative in a team-driven environment.
• Competence in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English is required.