Harvest Floor Operator

Software Placement Group, SPG; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is recruiting for a harvest floor position at an independent meat processing facility in Mansfield, Ohio. This full-time, on-site role involves performing all phases of the harvest process, ensuring humane handling and strict food safety compliance.

Candidates should be physically capable of standing, lifting, and working in varied conditions; English literacy is required. Training provided; prior experience preferred but not required for motivated applicants.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of sustained standing, heavy lifting, and working in varied temperatures throughout a full shift.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of the harvest process including stunning, bleeding, skinning, eviscerating, splitting, and trimming
• Handle livestock humanely and in accordance with animal welfare requirements
• Trim, wash, and weigh carcasses to meet quality and compliance standards
• Maintain knife sharpness and keep harvest floor equipment in proper working condition
• Keep workstations, walls, equipment, and the harvest floor clean and sanitized
• Follow HACCP protocols and food safety requirements
• Support barn duties including weighing, feeding, and watering livestock as skills develop
• Assist with general sanitation and end-of-shift cleanup procedures

Skills

English communication

Stamina

Team player

Job description

Location: Mansfield, OH | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 1st Shift, Monday–Friday | Compensation: $20–$30/hour based on experience (approximately $20,000–$30,000 annually for a full-time schedule)

Overview

An independent meat processing facility in north-central Ohio is expanding its harvest floor team. The operation processes beef, pork, lamb, and goat across a five-day schedule and is currently investing in new equipment and a consolidation project. This is physical, skilled work in a fast-moving environment, and pay reflects the demands of the role for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running.

What you'll do

• Perform all phases of the harvest process including stunning, bleeding, skinning, eviscerating, splitting, and trimming
• Handle livestock humanely and in accordance with all animal welfare requirements
• Trim, wash, and weigh carcasses to meet quality and compliance standards
• Maintain knife sharpness and keep harvest floor equipment in proper working condition throughout the shift
• Keep workstations, walls, equipment, and the harvest floor clean and sanitized at all times
• Follow all HACCP protocols and food safety requirements without exception
• Support barn duties including weighing, feeding, and watering livestock as skills develop
• Assist with general sanitation and end-of-shift cleanup procedures

Required qualifications

• Physically capable of sustained standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions throughout a full shift
• Knife skills or a clear interest in developing them on the job
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a close-knit production team
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years of harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred
• Motivated candidates without direct harvest experience will be considered if they demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn
• Agricultural or livestock handling background is a plus
• Familiarity with beef primal and subprimal cuts is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• $20–$30/hour based on experience (approximately $20,000–$30,000 annually for a full-time schedule)

Why this role

The facility is actively investing in its harvest operations, with new equipment and a consolidation project currently underway, and pay tops out at $30/hour for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running.