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General Production / Machine Operator 1st Shift

Johnsonville
Sheboygan, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2026

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

Pay Range: $23.77/hr - $24.26/hr
Hours: 5:00am – 1:30pm; Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture “great tasting” sausage products that are enjoyed by millions of people around the world
  • Work with a team to obtain World Class results in safety, Member development, OPE and other efficiencies
  • Work with state-of-the-art technology
  • Be a part in making Johnsonville the Best Company in the World through active participation in our daily TAILGATE meetings and project teams
  • Enhance your skill level and your career
  • Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a Team Member to achieve "superlative" performance in order to support The Johnsonville Way

Skills

  • Take ownership for your own personal safety and the safety of all Members working around you
  • Attitude has consistently demonstrated Johnsonville Way behaviors
  • Ability to read and understand a production schedule
  • Demonstrated ability to lead other Members and work without direct supervision
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to learn and grow to become skilled to operate different pieces of equipment on a daily and/or weekly basis in a back-up capacity
  • Ability to document job responsibilities and be part of writing and maintaining DPS programs for new equipment
  • Excellent attendance and performance record
  • Necessity and ability to learn and share learning with others
  • Ability to work in other production line/rooms within the facility when this specific line is not running production is required.
  • Willing to learn Sanitation responsibilities
  • Ability to work in a machine operator back-up role in addition to the primary role of Trayer/Packer
  • Ability to use and troubleshoot basic SAP functions on a hand-held scanner and on the computer
  • Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other Requirements

  • 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; and 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.

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