At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! 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, featuring bratwurst, Italian, snack and breakfast sausages in fresh and fully cooked varieties. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, the company employs 1,800 members and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Johnsonville, LLC

Yard Support (Shipping Department)

First Shift

Watertown, WI

Responsibilities:

• Movement of all semi-trailers within Watertown operations grounds (to and from the yard and plant docks for receiving, shipping and trucking)
• Responsible for completion of daily washing of tractors and trailers as needed
• Responsible for general trailer operations (fueling, unloading, temperature checks, etc.)
• Other responsibilities including (e.g. yard security checks, assist in shipping, receiving, trucking functions, assist in shipping to help with day to day tasks when not being utilized in the yard etc.)
• Accurately maintain all paperwork associated with this position
• General trailer upkeep

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Experience working in a shipping/warehouse environment utilizing PIVs
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record
• SAP experience preferred but not required
• Be able to use the following computer systems: MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, SAP) and Lotus Notes
• CDL Driver License preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Self-motivated
• Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment
• Desire to satisfy customers by providing Exceptional Customer Service
• Communication skills / radio communication very important

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to work in very cold working conditions inside pulling product (our freezer gets as cold as -20°F) and outside in varying temperatures
• Must be able to lift and hand grip up to 40 lbs, carry 10 lbs, and pull 20 lbs
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Other Requirements:

• Must have an acceptable driving record and be at least 21 years of age or older
• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date: May 7th, 2024

Location: Watertown, WI

Coach: Destiny McGowan, Shipping Team Lead

Member Status: Full Time, Hourly

Reason for Posting: Member left the organization

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.79

Hours: 1st shift – 7:00am – 3:30pm (end time will vary depending on production needs)

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 online only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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.