Livestock Handler 1st Shift

Johnsonville • Town of Watertown, WI

2d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

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.Position OverviewStarting Hourly Rate: $28.84/hr Hours: 4:00am – 3:00pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands).
The successful candidate will be able to unload sows from trucks, move and handle livestock within the barn and pen areas, identify and monitor truck conditions, track sow loads in SAP, and utilize chemicals for full barn cleaning.

Requirements

• A general understanding of animal behavior required
• Excellent attendance and performance record required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Must be able to hand grip/lift up to 50 lbs, push 30 lbs, and pull 60 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Past Animal Handling experience strongly preferred
• General computer knowledge preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Proper Humane Animal Handling is critical to this position. A successful candidate will understand that the animals always need to be treated with respect. -The use of raddle paddles to move animals is required
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Must comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), USDA regulations and safety rules always
• Clean the barn area using a high-power hose and utilization of chemicals
• Unloading of animal trucks

Benefits

• Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees