Packaging Backup Team Lead

Position based in Holton. 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.

About the role

You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that packages items from the animal to the medical community to help save lives. By working safely and interacting with other members, you will help promote a team environment where everyone can learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Learn several job functions within packaging and other departments.
• Follow all USDA and Johnsonville policies.
• Notify team leaders and/or maintenance of problems.
• Use knives and whiz knives in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform all job skills in a safe and precise manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Attention to details.
• Prioritizing.
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred, however not necessary.
• Ability to work with inside conditions that include exposure to moderate noise levels, moderate odor, and presence of animal blood.
• Ability to fill/lift/carry 30-50 lb. boxes repeatedly.
• Ability to push/pull carts and racks.
• Will be exposed to wide variations in temperature.

Qualifications

• No education required—looking for someone willing to learn.

Benefits

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!