Multi-Species Meat Harvest Operator (1st Shift)

Henderson Group; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Floor Operator – Multi-Species Processing in Mansfield, OH is seeking a dedicated operator for a five-day, Monday–Friday schedule. This independent facility processes beef, pork, lamb, and goat and is investing in new equipment and upgrades.

The role is physical and fast-moving, with a pay range reflecting experience up to $30/hour. Responsibilities include all harvest phases, humane handling, carcass trimming and weighing, equipment upkeep, sanitation, and strict HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year harvest floor, slaughter or meat processing experience preferred.
• Physically capable of sustained standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions.
• 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

English language

Job description

Harvest Floor Operator – Multi-Species Processing in Mansfield, OH is seeking a dedicated operator for a five-day, Monday–Friday schedule. This independent facility processes beef, pork, lamb, and goat and is investing in new equipment and upgrades.

The role is physical and fast-moving, with a pay range reflecting experience up to $30/hour. Responsibilities include all harvest phases, humane handling, carcass trimming and weighing, equipment upkeep, sanitation, and strict HACCP compliance.