General Production backup Machine Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Position Facility: Countryside. 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.

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, and other efficiencies.
• Operate state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Participate in daily TAILGATE meetings and project teams to help make Johnsonville the Best Company in the World.
• Enhance skill level and career; set personal and team goals to achieve superlative performance.
• Take ownership for personal safety and the safety of all members working around you.
• Demonstrate Johnsonville Way behaviors and a positive attitude.
• Read and understand production schedules.
• Lead other members and work without direct supervision.
• Apply basic mechanical aptitude; lift up to 30 pounds.
• Learn and operate a machine on a daily or weekly basis in a backup capacity.
• Document job responsibilities and contribute to writing and maintaining DPS programs for new equipment.
• Maintain excellent attendance and performance record.
• Share knowledge and learn with others.
• Work in other production lines/rooms when the primary line is not running.
• Perform sanitation responsibilities.
• Serve as a machine‑operator backup for Trayer/Packer roles, including Stuffer, Grinder, or Casepacker.
• Use and troubleshoot basic SAP functions on a hand‑held scanner and computer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and post‑offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand production schedules.
• Capability to work without direct supervision and lead other members.
• Willingness to learn and grow in machine operation and backup roles.
• Ability to use and troubleshoot SAP functions.
• Excellent attendance and performance record.
• Flexibility to work in other production lines/rooms as needed.

Benefits

• Potential for a monthly bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Competitive paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• 24/7 onsite fitness center.
• Onsite medical clinic.

Pay

Pay Range: $24.60 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday‑Friday. Overtime as production demands.

About Our Company

Since 1945, Johnsonville has been a family‑owned sausage maker, selling its famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. With 4,000+ members, the company emphasizes talent development and the “Johnsonville Way” culture.