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Inspection Operator 1st Shift

Johnsonville
Sheboygan, WI Other
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

Position Facility: Meadowside

 

 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: $27.19/hr - $28.90/hr  
Hours: 4:30am - 1:00pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)


As a Johnsonville Inspection Operator, you get the opportunity to be a part of an amazing team that is consistently manufacturing "great tasting" sausage products according to specifications. Work together with other Johnsonville members to obtain World Class results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies. Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance to support the Johnsonville Way. Grow, develop, and stretch yourself by continuing to find new and better ways to meet your commitments to yourself, your team and to JVL. All of this is to ensure consumers always get a great tasting/performing product for their families.

Responsibilities

   Setup, run, rotate positions, teardown, and inspection of equipment in your area including hot water washes all by following proper safety lock out tag out procedures.
   Operate inspection equipment including Dumpers, X-Rays, and the production line.
   Take ownership for daily accurate SAP documentation of products/supplies (including scanning, counting to verify materials, and document quantities).
   Complete production documentation paperwork accurately.
   Able to effectively manage meat inventory (i.e. meat age).
   Must be able to manage the quality of materials used (i.e. rejecting bad materials, etc.).
   Communicate between Scheduler, Production Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Production Reports as needed.

Experience

   Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Skills

   Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
   Strong math background is required.
   Complete production documentation paperwork accurately.
   Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
   Must be able to set up all inspection equipment independently after proper training.
   Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
   Must be able to multi-task.
   Must be willing to learn basic computer skills such as (Word, Excel, etc.).
   Must have a very keen eye for visual inspection purposes.
   Ability to learn and accurately perform all the SAP transactions associated with position.
   Willing to work in cold conditions.
   Must be able to obtain forklift license and keep safe driving record.
   Willingness to work extended hours including weekends.
   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.

Salary : $27 - $29

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