Packaging Technician 2nd Shift

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.

Johnsonville, LLC

High Speed Packaging Technician 

Pay Range: $26.56/hr - $36.05/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium

Hours: 2:20pm – 11:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Position Overview:

This position is a stepping stone into a Maintenance Technician career at Johnsonville Sausage. As a high speed packaging technician, you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the packaging line. Johnsonville will provide internal support and resources to help you develop your skills and reach your full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily maintenance and operation of Packaging line
• Be responsible for the performance and productivity of the equipment on the line
• Preventive maintenance of packaging equipment in your assigned area
• Help gather information to obtain and maintain computerized PM program.
• Maintain/monitor inventory system for plant and utility equipment.
• Maintain facilities and equipment to meet MS, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards.
• Improve uptime on plant equipment through machine modification, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance.
• Maintain all utility areas in a neat/orderly fashion.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred.  

Qualifications:

• Must be willing to share skills to help others develop and possess excellent communication skills.
• Committed to providing a high level of detail and pride towards equipment maintenance, projects, general housekeeping and maintaining all shop/utility areas in a neat orderly fashion.
• Ability to rotate between operation of several different pieces of equipment on a daily and/or weekly basis
• Ability and openness to work in a rotation program and be a back-up operator for other production lines/rooms within the facility
• Strong written verbal communication skills required
• Strong math background is required
• Must be able to complete production documentation paperwork accurately
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 
• Must be able to actively participate in a team environment
• Basic computer skills needed
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other:

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

Date:                          June 17th, 2025

Location:                  Meadowside- Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status:      Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing

Positions Available:          1

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, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic 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:        

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

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

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.