Harvest Floor Operator – Multi-Species Meat

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Harvest Floor Operator for a multi-species meat processing facility in Mansfield, OH. The role involves all phases of harvest, from stunning to trimming, on a Monday-Friday 1st shift.

This physically demanding position offers $20-$30/hour DOE, with higher pay for experienced candidates. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift heavy loads, and maintain cleanliness and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred.
• Motivated candidates without direct harvest experience will be considered if they demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Physically capable of standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Harvest floor experience

Physical stamina

Knife skills

English literacy

Team player

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Harvest Floor Operator for a multi-species meat processing facility in Mansfield, OH. The role involves all phases of harvest, from stunning to trimming, on a Monday-Friday 1st shift.

This physically demanding position offers $20-$30/hour DOE, with higher pay for experienced candidates. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift heavy loads, and maintain cleanliness and HACCP compliance.