Harvest Floor Operator

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Harvest Floor Operator for our Mansfield, OH location. The role involves a multi-species processing line on a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with pay ranging from $20 to $30 per hour based on experience.

You will perform all harvest phases, handle livestock humanely, and ensure carcass quality by trimming and weighing to standards. Join a tight-knit team on a fast-moving floor with strong food-safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years on harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing preferred.
• Willingness to learn if no direct harvest experience.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift heavy loads.
• English reading/writing and clear communication on the line.

Responsibilities

• Perform all harvest phases: stunning, bleeding, skinning, eviscerating, splitting, trimming.
• Handle livestock humanely per animal welfare requirements.
• Trim, wash, weigh carcasses to meet quality standards.
• Maintain knife sharpness and keep gear in good working order.
• Keep stations, walls, and floor clean and sanitized at all times.
• Follow HACCP protocols and food safety requirements.
• Support barn duties including weighing and feeding livestock as needed.
• Assist with sanitation and end-of-shift cleanup.

Skills

Harvest floor experience

Knife skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Harvest Floor Operator - Multi-Species Processing
Location: Mansfield, OH
Pay: $20-$30/hour based on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday |

An independent meat processing facility in north-central Ohio is adding an operator to its harvest floor team. The operation processes beef, pork, lamb, and goat across a five-day schedule and is run by a tight-knit group that takes the work seriously. The facility is actively investing in its harvest operations, with new equipment and a consolidation project currently underway.

This is physical, skilled work in a fast-moving environment. Pay reflects the demands of the role and tops out at $30/hour for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running.

What the Job Involves

• 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

What They Need

• 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
• 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
• Agricultural or livestock handling background is a plus
• Familiarity with beef primal and subprimal cuts is a plus
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a close-knit production team
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English