Livestock Handler (Holton)

Johnsonville • Holton, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners! Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and animal handling requirements. In addition, this candidate will establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members so that they may work together to promote innovation and cooperation.

Requirements

• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills required.
• Is a self starter.
• Excellence in livestock evaluation/handling.
• Written and Verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to take on future learning opportunities.
• Animal welfare policy.
• Packers and stockyards regulations.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure Johnsonville animal welfare guidelines are met by monitoring the proper handling of livestock in plants. This includes completing the required Johnsonville humane handling feedback documentation.
• Ensure that all livestock received into the facility are handled in accordance with USDA, NAMI, and Johnsonville animal welfare guidelines.
• Ensures livestock lots are ready to accommodate plant schedule.
• Ensure that all animals are inspected by USDA.
• Identify lots and ensure proper order for harvest which will maximize processing efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance to USDA requirements relative to holding livestock including availability of water and feed when warranted.
• Assist in developing strategies to maximize profits. Identify concerns and opportunities professionally when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Ensure the confidentiality of our business at all times.
• Must complete in-house animal welfare training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED