Smokehouse Operator 3rd 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

Smokehouse Operator

Pay Range: $26.94/hr - $28.18/hr + $.60/hr after training+ $2.00 Shift Premium 

Hours: 9:00pm – 5:30am, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Responsibilities:

• Consistently manufacture “great tasting” sausage products according to specifications. 
• Participate in daily team meetings by offering ideas and suggestions, supporting team members and participating on team projects   
• Work together with other Oven Operators, Frank O Matic Operators, and Packaging Members to obtain World Class results in safety, yields, and supply costs. 
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a Team Member to acquire great performance in order to support the Johnsonville Way 
• Develop your personal and professional skills on a continuous basis to ensure your development  
• Learn and understand the cooked/smoked side of the process; train and coach Members on the process and provide rotation and break support to Members. 
• Learn and complete the oven cleaning process.  
• Responsible for the performance, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources. 
• Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines that ensure fairness to all Members. 
• Ensure appropriate Coaches/Members are aware of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service, Member development and BPTW. 
• Ensure a safe, helpful, Team atmosphere, which promotes continuous improvement among team Members. 

Frank O Matic Operator Essential Functions/Duties:

• Rotate to all positions in the Stuffing area
• Operating / Setting up / Changing over  a Poly-clip and Francomatic
• Lifting / hanging sticks weighing up to 40 lbs
• Pushing wagons of product
• Pushing racks of product
• Maintaining all paperwork related to the position.

Experience:

• Manufacturing experience in the food Industry preferred. 
• Previous experience in leading a project, team, or team meeting. 
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment. 
• Work experiences that demonstrate the Johnsonville’s Core Values, i.e., Integrity, Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Innovation 
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, USDA). 

Qualifications:

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills required 
• Basic math skills required 
• Must be able to complete production documentation paperwork accurately. Attention to detail is a must. 
• Must be able to navigate through computer screens and enter data into a computer program. 
• 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 10th, 2025

Location:                  Riverside-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.