Harvest Floor Operator

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

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Harvest Floor Operator for our Mansfield, OH facility. The role supports processing multiple species on a fast-paced floor, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will perform all phases of the harvest process, handle livestock humanely, trim and weigh carcasses, maintain equipment, and keep the floor clean. The job offers a $20-$30/hour pay range based on experience and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred.
• Motivated candidates without direct harvest experience will be considered if they are eager to learn.
• Physically capable of standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions.
• Knifework skills or willingness to develop 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 with 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 animal welfare requirements.
• Trim, wash, and weigh carcasses to meet quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain knife sharpness and harvest floor equipment.
• Keep workstations, walls, equipment, and the 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 sanitation and end-of-shift cleanup procedures.

Skills

Harvest floor experience

Knife skills

English communication

Safety-focused

Ability to work in heat/cold/damp

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