Harvest I 2nd Shift

Johnsonville•Town of Watertown, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest is the department at Johnsonville where Members disassemble euthanized sows, removing parts that will not be used in sausage and ground pork products. Harvest Members prepare carcasses by removing the hide, head, internal organs, and feet so the De-Boning Department can remove meat from the bones. The department has a variety of positions, all of which require some form of handling a sow’s body or body parts. This position is at the Watertown facility and is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required as production demands. Pay is $25.23 per hour plus a $1.50 shift premium. Candidates should be comfortable working directly with pig carcasses, body parts, and organs, and working indoors with moderate noise and odor.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
Must be comfortable with hands-on interaction with pig carcasses, body parts, blood, and internal organs.
Must be able to work indoors with moderate noise levels and moderate odor.
Must be able to hand-grip and lift up to 50 pounds, push 30 pounds, and pull 60 pounds.
Must be able to walk and/or stand, and bend and/or reach, throughout the shift.
Teamwork skills are required.
Ability to coach peers.

Nice To Haves

Knife skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Cut and prepare sow carcasses for further sausage processing.
Remove hide and internal organs, trim, and inspect sow carcasses.
Clean, sharpen, and maintain knives, tools, and equipment.
Learn and perform several department job functions at line speed.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and safety policies.
Attend all plant meetings and complete monthly safety observations and trainings.
Complete other duties as assigned.