Harvest Floor Operator

Joseph Michaels International; Mansfield (OH); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Harvest Floor Operator for our Mansfield, OH facility. The role involves hands-on processing of beef, pork, lamb, and goat, with a focus on safety and efficiency on a fast-moving floor.

The job requires 1+ year of harvest/meat processing experience, good knife skills, and the ability to work in hot, damp conditions. You’ll join a tight-knit team on a Monday–Friday shift with competitive pay based on experience.

Formación

• 1+ years of harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred.
• Physically able to stand for long periods, lift heav yweights, and work in hot, cold, and damp conditions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsabilidades

• 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 keep harvest floor equipment in proper working order.
• Keep workstations, walls, equipment, and the harvest floor clean and sanitized at all times.
• Follow 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.

Conocimientos

Harvest floor experience

Heavy lifting

English literacy

Knife skills

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Team player

Descripción del empleo

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