Harvest Humane Animal Handling - 2nd shift

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Johnsonville, LLC

Harvest Humane Animal Handling

2nd shift

Watertown, WI

Starting Hourly Rate:  $27.86. Skill block completion will increase hourly rate.

Pay Range:  $27.86 - $29.15 per hour. (plus $1.50 shift premium)

Hours:  2:00pm – 10:45pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Position Overview:

This position will rotate through several animal handling/stunning process functions in the beginning of the Harvest process. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of animal behavior and experience moving them. They will also ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Proper Humane Animal Handling is critical to this position.  The successful candidate will understand that the animals need to be treated with respect at all times.
• Be able to perform and rotate through several job functions in the Animal Handling area at line speed.
• This position requires the candidate to move pigs within the barn using handheld rattle paddles and boards, assist with moving animals into and through the stunning process and sticking.
• Notify team leaders and/or maintenance of problems
• Perform all jobs in a safe manner at line speed
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), USDA regulations and safety rules at all times

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Knife Skills preferred but not required
• Past Animal Handling experience strongly preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Teamwork is a must
• Good verbal communication skills

• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attendance and performance record

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to hand grip/lift up to 50 lbs, push 30 lbs, and pull 60 lbs
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Other Requirements:

• This job requires hands-on interaction with pig carcasses, along with various body parts and organs individually. We want to ensure that candidates for this position have a high enough comfort level with blood and internal organs of the sow.
• Ability to work with inside conditions that include exposure to moderate noise levels and moderate odor.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical and background check.

Date:                                     June 19th, 2025

Location:                              Watertown, WI

Member Status:                 Full Time, Hourly

Positions Available:           5

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:  

Apply online 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.