Production Worker II (Salm)

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Denmark (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is seeking a team member to handle case pack boxing setup, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all Case Pack Equipment with related sanitation responsibilities. The role supports QA and Leadership to ensure safety and quality standards throughout production.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic mechanical aptitude, and strong attention to detail. Manufacturing experience is preferred; the position is full-time on-site with union or company benefits as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, job specs and instructions.
• Prior fabrication or packaging line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up case pack equipment per parameters and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain case erectors, box tapers and label applicators.
• Communicate mechanical issues to leadership and maintenance.
• Assist trainees in learning setup, troubleshooting and upkeep.
• Identify nonconforming product and isolate for rework or disposal.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Verbal and interpersonal communication

Reading and interpreting safety docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ruler

Allen wrenches

Hand tools

Job description

Performs activities related to the Case Pack boxing of product, Set-up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all Case Pack Equipment, and subsequent sanitation activities for the production areas Complies with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set-up case pack Equipment per the job specifications listed in the Operational Parameters, adjusting as necessary.
• Troubleshoot, and upkeep Case Erectors, Box Tapers, and Label applicators in the Case Pack area.
• Serve as a Point of Contact to communicate mechanical issues to Leadership and Maintenance.
• Helping prospective Case Pack II Partners to learn the Set-up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of the Case Pack Equipment.
• Identify product that is not up to standard, and pull from the conveyor for rework or disposal, placing product in the appropriate bins.
• Remove product from packaging for rework or disposal as requested; log and move to tower or the stuffing room within the established time limit.
• Apply sleeves to packages, either in-line during the production run, or off-line, as requested.
• Feed boxes into the box maker to ensure a steady flow of boxes to the packaging area of the line.
• Place packaged product into boxes, ensuring the correct number of packages are placed into each case per the job specifications.
• Pick up packaged product fallen from the conveyor and sanitize as required.
• Remove product from the metal detector and/or X-Ray rejection bins in the case pack area and re-enter it into the system, while documenting and communicating rejects with QA and Leadership.

Education

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

Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Must have basic mechanical aptitude (Reading a Ruler and using hand tools such as Ratcheting and Allen Wrenches) .
• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Good hand-eye coordination is also required.
• Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Other Requirements

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, bend, reach, walk, and talk or hear. The partner is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The partner must regularly lift up to 25#, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50#. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Must be able to tolerate working with sanitation chemicals.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a partner encounters 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 work areas The work environment is wet and slippery most times The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, slip resistant footwear, and hearing protection at all times on the production floor Gloves, goggles, face shields, rain suit, 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.