Production Support 2nd Shift

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is recruiting for Production Support on the 2nd shift in Wisconsin. The role supports the Formulation team and warehouse operations to ensure safe, high-quality sausage production aligned with Johnsonville standards.

You will work with materials, receive raw goods, and help coordinate inbound and outbound logistics while using Excel and SAP WM tools. The position emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to GMPs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work on 2nd shift.
• English proficiency required; GMPs adherence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily work to support the Formulation team with rework and inclusions.
• Safely operate grinder and sifting equipment and manage inbound/outbound flow.
• Receive raw materials and verify quality; stage production materials for RAW/RTE operations.
• Coordinate communication at shipping/receiving doors and restock supplies.
• Meet safety, yield and efficiency targets through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

PIV license

SAP user

Excel

Teamwork

Lift 40 pounds

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Production Support 2nd Shift (53831)

Requisition ID53831-Posted -Maintenance

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

Responsibilities

• Consistently manufacture “great tasting” sausage products according to specifications
• Work together with all Members to obtain World Class results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies
• Participate in daily Tailgate meetings and project teams
• Grow, develop and stretch yourself by continuing to find new and better ways to meet your commitments to yourself, your team and to Johnsonville.
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire “superlative” performance in order to support “The Johnsonville Way”.
• Learn to use Excel, Word and other computer programs
• Learn and apply the SAP transactions and functions within the WM module

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Plan and execute the daily work required to supply Formulation team with ground rework and sifted inclusions (cheese, pepper, etc.)
• Safely and efficiently use grinder and sifting equipment
• Receive all raw materials
• Ensure raw material quality
• Transfer raw meat into combos
• Coordinate flow of inbound/outbound products and materials via phone, radio, email and face to face interactions at the shipping/receiving doors.
• Ready and prepare pallets for outbound shipment
• Load outbound trailers per specifications
• Restock and manage production supplies as needed
• Operate refers and maintain proper trailer temps
• Safe and efficient use of lift trucks
• Participate in scheduling and tracking inbound post rigor loads
• Stage production materials for the RAW / RTE operations
• Verify inventory and cycle count bins to ensure warehouse accuracy
• Reconcile supply inventories after daily production
• Responsible for sifting of cheese and rework grinding

Experience

• 1-2 years warehouse experience preferred

Skills

• Proven exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people and personalities
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage work flow with frequent interruptions (time management)
• Professional demeanor
• Must enjoy being challenged with a variety of activities and responsibilities
• Proven history of engagement and commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Proven history of modeling the Johnsonville Way
• Excellent attendance and performance record
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and service customers
• Current PIV license preferred. Will train the right candidate.
• Current SAP user. Will train the right candidate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong math background is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

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

• Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match
• Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• disability and life insurance
• fertility and adoption assistance
• Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic!

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

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.