Harvest Floor Operator

Essenti Talent; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mansfield, OH facility is hiring for a Harvest Floor Operator to work on a multi-species processing line. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour based on experience, with a 1st shift (Mon-Fri).

Physical, skilled work on a fast-moving harvest floor, requiring humane handling, knife skills development, and adherence to HACCP protocols. Team-oriented environment with opportunities to grow in meat processing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred.
• Motivated candidates without direct harvest experience will be considered if they show willingness to learn.
• Physically capable of standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot/cold/damp conditions.
• Knife skills or 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 in a close-knit team.
• Able 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 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.
• Keep workstations, walls, equipment, and the harvest floor clean and sanitized at all times.
• 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

Harvest floor experience

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Knife skills

English literacy

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