Material Handler/Formulation Team Member

Johnsonville, LLC.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that values its employees and strives for excellence in sausage production. As a Material Handler/Formulation Team Member, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our operations. This position offers you the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your organizational and communication skills will shine. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes safety and quality while adhering to USDA regulations. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, this is an opportunity to grow with a leader in the sausage industry. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Potential

401k with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Affordable Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Fertility and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in shipping/warehouse and forklift operation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle sausage products according to specifications and maintain quality standards.
• Utilize SAP software and prepare equipment for use.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP Software

Forklift

Job description

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Material Handler/Formulation Team Member

Location:

Watertown, WI, US

Shift: First Shift

Requisition ID: 51899

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 2,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Responsibilities:

• Consistently handle “great tasting” sausage products according to specifications
• Utilize your organizational and communication skills through the FIFO process (first in first out)
• Prepare equipment for use by utilizing detailed checklists for inspection and assembly
• Perform periodic wash-downs of equipment to prepare for different products
• Use SAP software functions for the department
• Maintain the highest standards of detail as it relates to product specifications and quality
• Must be able to obtain forklift license and keep safe driving record
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Comply with USDA regulations, GMP, and safety rules at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team and work toward a goal without direct supervision
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance in order to support The Johnsonville Way
• Work together with other Formulation and Packaging Members to obtain world class results
• Learn the Trace Lean operation and complete the necessary Result Blocks for the position
• Actively participate in daily meetings and project teams
• Willingness to work overtime as production demands
• Meet customers’ needs and expectations
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Experience working in a shipping/warehouse environment
• Experienced forklift operation
• Demonstrated communication and listening skills
• Prior food manufacturing experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to take ownership of own and other Members’ safety
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision-making process (team player)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to match the process flow
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills required

Physical Demands:

• Ability to hand grip up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
• Walking and/or standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or reaching throughout the shift
• Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and lifts
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Willingness to work in cold conditions

Other Requirements:

• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date: February 4, 2025

Location: Watertown, WI

Member Status: Full Time, Hourly

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.66

Hours: 1st shift; 5:45am – 2:30pm (end time will vary depending on production needs) Monday through Friday mainly but some weekends required as production dictates.

Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!

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 3,000 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!

How to Apply:

External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/Vet/Disability. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.