At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 2,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Johnsonville, LLC

Livestock Handler

Watertown, WI

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be able to unload sows from trucks, move and handle livestock within the barn and pen areas, identify and monitor truck conditions, and track sow loads in SAP.

Responsibilities:

• Proper Humane Animal Handling is critical to this position. A successful candidate will understand that the animals always need to be treated with respect.
  • The use of raddle paddles to move animals is required
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Must comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), USDA regulations and safety rules always
• Unloading of animal trucks
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• A general understanding of animal behavior required
• Past Animal Handling experience strongly preferred
• Excellent attendance and performance record required
• General computer knowledge preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Good verbal communication skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic Math skills required

Physical Demands:

• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Must be able to hand grip/lift up to 50 lbs, push 30 lbs, and pull 60 lbs

Other Requirements:

• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date: May 1st, 2024

Location: Watertown, WI

Coach: Zach Stauffiger, Logistics Coordinator

Member Status: Full Time, Hourly

Reason for Posting: Member left the organization

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.95

Hours: 1st shift – 4:00am – 2:00pm (end time will vary depending on production needs); Overtime expected and required.

Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!

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 3,000 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!

How to Apply:

External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.