Livestock Handler (Holton)

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC in Holton, KS is seeking team members to support livestock handling and barn operations. The role involves unloading sows from trucks, moving animals with paddles, and maintaining clean, compliant barn areas while following GMPs and USDA regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate humane handling, safe working practices, and basic computer skills; SAP knowledge is preferred and attendance is essential for this manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• General understanding of animal behavior required.
• Past animal handling experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent attendance and performance record required.
• General computer knowledge preferred.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Humane animal handling and respectful treatment of animals.
• Move animals using raddle paddles.
• Perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with GMPs, USDA regulations and safety rules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Facility:

Holton

Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be able to unload sows from trucks, move and handle livestock within the barn and pen areas, identify and monitor truck conditions, track sow loads in SAP, and utilize chemicals for full barn cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Proper Humane Animal Handling was critical to this position. A successful candidate will understand that the animals always need to be treated with respect.
• The use of raddle paddles to move animals is required
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Must comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), ---- USDA regulations and safety rules always
• Clean the barn area using a high-power hose and utilization of chemicals
• Unloading of animal trucks

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• A general understanding of animal behavior required
• Past Animal Handling experience strongly preferred
• Excellent attendance and performance record required
• General computer knowledge preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred

Skills

• Good verbal communication skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Demands

• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Must be able to hand grip/lift up to 50 lbs, push 30 lbs, and pull 60 lbs

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits and Compensation

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

The Johnsonville Way

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

Nearest Major Market:

Topeka