Operator Blending; 2-2-3 Schedule 6am - 6pm - Woodrow

Johnsonville, LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA option

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Salm Partners in Denmark, WI is seeking a Backup Blender Operator to handle meat formulation and blending, with sanitation duties across the blending and seasoning rooms. The role follows a 6am–6pm 2-2-3 schedule, requiring adherence to GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines.

The position involves assembling equipment, selecting spices, logging ingredients, and ensuring batch traceability through proper documentation, while supporting training and cross-department tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 6 months experience as Backup Blender Operator.
• 3+ years in USDA-regulated environment preferred.
• Experience in meat blending or ready-to-eat processed meats is strongly preferred.
• Experience formulating sausage to fat/moisture levels with inclusions is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Verify the production menu and parameters before start-up.
• Assemble and set up blending equipment for production.
• Identify spices and ingredients and deliver to the Seasoning Room.
• Verify and log raw meat vat information and ingredients.
• Load raw meat from hopper to the blender.
• Add ingredients per established recipe requirements.
• Monitor the blend during mixing and verify consistency for stuffing.
• Generate and apply blend labels for traceability.
• Complete batch sheets and rework logs.
• Perform sanitation and Changeover tasks and operate forklifts as needed.
• Follow GMP and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MAS500 ERP

Excel

SalmWiki

Outlook

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Operator Blending; 2-2-3 Schedule 6am - 6pm - Woodrow

Location: Denmark, WI, US, 54208

Job Posting Date: Sep 24, 2026

Shift: No Shift

Requisition ID: 53954

We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners!

Position Overview

Performs all activities related to the meat formulation and blending preparation of raw meat product for processing, and sanitation of the Blending and Seasoning rooms. Complies with all safety, food safety, SQF, quality, GMP and USDA requirements.

The hours for this position are 6am - 6pm working a 2-2-3 schedule.

Location for the job is at 590 Woodrow Street, Denmark, WI.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Verify the production menu for process and product specifications per the Operational Parameters sheet from the MAS500 system prior to start-up to determine formulation and blending needs.
• Assemble and set up the formulation and blending rooms' equipment for production operation.
• Identify the spices and additional ingredients for the product to be blended during the shift; gather supplies from the Spice Room and deliver to the Seasoning Room for use.
• Verify and log the raw meat vat information and ingredients.
• Load raw meat from hopper to the blender.
• Add ingredients per the established recipe requirements.
• Monitor the blend during the mixing process; conduct process checks to verify the blend consistency for stuffing.
• Generate and apply blend labels to vats, with date, quantity, ingredients, etc. for lot traceability.
• Complete the required paperwork, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc.
• Disassemble, sanitize and reassemble equipment as identified on the Changeover Matrix between production blends as required.
• Perform daily and weekly sanitation duties that include the following: sweep and mop floors; wash and; wipe down equipment, wash parts and walls; empty and clean bins and barrels; remove and dispose of all waste; mop and clean the Formulation, Blending, Grinder and Seasoning Rooms; clean the ice machine and raw cooler, and other areas weekly or as needed.
• Assist with training Backup Operators and operators hired onto the shift.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
• Exercise safety precautions when using cleaning chemicals, using cleaning chemicals appropriate to the task.
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
• Provide backup assistance to other department personnel as needs dictate.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack to pull and move raw materials, product and supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

A minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of 6 months experience as a Backup Blender Operator is normally required. A minimum of 3 years work experience in a USDA- regulated environment is strongly preferred.

Experience

Experience with meat blending operations or ready-to-eat processed meats manufacturing is strongly preferred. Experience with formulating sausage to defined fat and moisture levels, incorporating water/fat-binding ingredients and inclusions (IQF vegetables, cheese) into sausage is highly desired.

Skills

Communication Skills

Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as product information, process instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Computer Skills

Must possess computer proficiency with Excel, Outlook, SalmWiki and MAS500 or related integrated ERP manufacturing software system.

Mathematical Skills

Must have strong basic math skills, with the ability to calculate percentages and fractions for recipe quantities and meat formulations.

Benefits and Compensation

• 401(k) with a company match
• health coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• company-paid short-term disability
• life insurance policies
• paid time off (PTO)
• opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.

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

Salm Partners 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.

At Salm, we're committed to being a good partner in our co-manufacturer relationships and in our community. That's why we call our employees "Partners."

When you work for Salm Partners, we work with you to create an avenue of growth for your career.