Harvest Floor Operator

Workforce Recruiter; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Floor Operator – Multi-Species Processing in Mansfield, OH is seeking a reliable candidate to join a tight-knit team on the 1st shift, Monday–Friday. Pay ranges from $20 to $30 per hour based on experience, with growth opportunities as equipment and processes scale.

The role covers all phases of the harvest process across beef, pork, lamb and goat. It requires physical stamina and strict safety protocol adherence, with hands-on training to develop knife skills and animal-handling

Qualifications

• Harvest/process experience preferred, on-the-floor exposure beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced facility.
• Physically able to stand, lift, and work in varied temperatures.
• Knife skills or interest in developing them on the job.
• English reading and communication required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of the harvest process: stunning through trimming.
• Handle livestock humanely in line with welfare standards.
• Trim and weigh carcasses to meet quality expectations.
• Maintain knife edge and keep equipment in good condition.
• Keep stations and floor clean and sanitized at all times.
• Follow HACCP and food safety protocols consistently.
• Support barn duties and assist with sanitation at shift end.
• Contribute to a close-knit production team.

Skills

Harvest floor experience

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

Knife skills

English literacy

Livestock handling

Beef cuts knowledge

Safety-focused

Job description

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

Overview

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