Harvest Floor Operator

6 Degrees Search; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Harvest Floor Operator for a multi-species processing site in Mansfield, OH. The role involves processing beef, pork, lamb, and goat on a fast-paced floor with a 1st shift schedule Monday–Friday.

The position offers $20-$30/hour based on experience and is designed for candidates who can hit the ground running. The job requires standing for long periods, lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions, with an emphasis on humane handling and adherence to HACCP

Qualifications

• Harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred.
• Willing to learn if direct harvest experience is not present.
• Physically capable of standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions.
• Knife skills or clear interest in developing them on the job.
• Agricultural or livestock handling background is a plus.

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 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.

Skills

Harvest floor experience

Knife skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

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