Harvest Floor Operator

Management Performance Associates; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in Mansfield, OH seeks a Harvest Floor Operator for a multi-species processing facility. Pay is $20-$30/hour, based on experience, with a Monday–Friday first shift.

Role involves hands-on harvest steps for beef, pork, lamb and goat, maintaining knife sharpness, and following HACCP and safety standards. 1+ year meat processing preferred; English literacy required and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of harvest floor or meat processing preferred.
• Motivated candidates with no direct harvest experience considered if eager to learn.
• Physically capable of standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot/cold/damp conditions.
• Knife skills or willingness to develop them on the job.
• Beef primal/subprimal knowledge is a plus.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Harvest floor

Meat processing

Knife skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Willing to learn

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