Palletizer

Johnsonville, LLC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC. in Wisconsin is seeking a Packaging Operator to support the Rapid Pak line, performing packaging, sleeving, boxing, and sanitation duties while following safety, SQF, GMP, and USDA standards.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience or certification upon placement, and the ability to read English, use a computer, and work in a fast-paced, cold environment. This full-time role offers benefits including 401(k) with match, health, dental and vision, HSA,

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred or required upon placement.
• Ability to read and understand English, perform basic computer tasks, and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging supplies and restock as needed.
• Set up palletizing shrink wrapper, case label and date coding equipment.
• Monitor film, printer, and date codes; ensure labels and seals are correct.
• Stack and wrap finished pallets; move pallets to correct bays.
• Enter pallet data into the computer system; ensure correct coding by date.
• Follow safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Skills

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reading English

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Cold environment tolerance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Posting Date: Sep 25, 2026

Shift: No Shift

Requisition ID: 52938

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

1st Shift 6AM - 2PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed

2nd Shift 2PM - 10PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed

3rd Shift 10PM - 6AM Sunday- Thursday; Fridays as needed

Performs activities related to the Rapid Pak production line packaging, sleeving, and/or Case Pack boxing of product, and subsequent sanitation activities for the production areas Complies with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging supplies to ensure an adequate amount is available for the shift; notify Material Handlers for delivery of additional material to restock as necessary.
• Set up and use the palletizing shrink wrapper, case label and code dating equipment per production specifications.
• Monitor and change film, Zebra Printer and date codes as needed.
• Check sealed boxes of finished product coming from the production line to ensure they are labeled, taped and completed per customer specification.
• Stack boxes off the production line onto pallets, making sure the boxes are stacked neatly, in the correct pallet pattern format per customer specifications.
• Shrink wrap finished pallets and label correctly.
• Enter the pallet data into the computer system (pallet count, product information, pallets used, etc.).
• Make sure product is separated by code dates.
• Move full pallets to the correct bay in the Finished Goods cooler.

Education

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required

Experience

Previous forklift and material handling experience is strongly preferred.

Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions Must possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy Must be able to tolerate working in cold temperatures for extended periods Must be able to secure forklift certification upon placement in the role if not in possession of a valid forklift license issued by the company.

Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Must be able to read and understand written and spoken English language.

Basic computer proficiency is required.

Must possess strong math skills, with the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and the ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.

Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods, bend, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The partner is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders Partners are required to lift up to 40# on their own Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various production work areas. The work environment is wet and slippery most times. Palletizers are required to wear slip-resistant composite-toed footwear The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, gloves and hearing protection at all times in the production areas, and cold weather work gloves when working in the cooler Gloves, goggles, face shield, rain suits and rubber boots will be required at different times in the course of the work being performed.

Benefits and Compensation

• Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future.
• This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies.
• Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the 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.