Formulation Operator with Backup Assistant Team Lead 2nd Shift

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 3,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned companyJohnsonville, LLCFormulation Operator with Backup Assistant Team Lead2nd ShiftPay Range: $26.64/hr - $27.93/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium Hours: 1:00pm
9:30pm; Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)Position Overview:As a Johnsonville Formulation Operator, you get the opportunity to think pro-actively and understand how formulation affects plant flow. Work together with other Formulation Members to obtain World Class blending results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies. Consistently manufacture "great tasting" sausage products according to specifications. Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance to support the Johnsonville Way. Grow, develop, and stretch yourself by continuing to find new and better ways to meet your commitments to yourself, your team and to JVL. All of this is to ensure consumers always get a great tasting/performing product for their families.Responsibilities: Coach Members to deliver continuous improvement in human and food safety, quality, cost of goods manufactured, HICS, hassle free service to our customers at the lowest possible costs, Member development and the BPTW to meet World Class results in these areas. Learn and understand the cooked/smoked side of the process Train and coach Members on the process and provide support on the line for breaks, rotation and weekends on a needed basis. Will have ownership of results in the team's and plant's performance, productivity and efficient utilization of resources. Help to create, support and maintain an environment that ensures Member involvement in the implementation of programs, ideas and suggestions, and guidelines that ensure fairness to all Members while improving Member morale and work life. Promote continuous improvement amongst team Members. Provide them with the opportunity, to make commitments (goals/targets) and to grow and stretch beyond their current position by reaching for these new opportunities. Coach Members to build strong development plans and to support them through their new learning and growth opportunities. Actively participate and facilitate meetings/teams that you attend such as the daily "GRILL" meetings. Coach members to consistently manufacture
great tasting
sausage products according to specifications. Learn and be an active part of the developing and enhancing new technology in the cooked/smoked side of the plant. Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire
superlative
performance In order to support the Johnsonville Way. Setup, run, rotate positions, teardown, and inspection of equipment in your area such as grinders, blenders, and spice sifting but including hot water washes all by following proper safety lock out tag out procedures. Safe and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals on equipment. Take ownership for daily accurate SAP documentation of products/supplies (including scanning, counting to verify materials, and document quantities). Operate the dual grinders and run all other equipment within the department. Communicate between Scheduler, Production Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Production Reporters as needed. Must be able to support MS Formulation Operator roles and CS LBB Grinder/Blender roles as a cross-functional team. Able to effectively manage meat inventory (i.e. meat age). Plan and execute the daily work required to supply Meat Inspection and Formulation teams with materials and ingredients needed (dry and liquid ingredients, cardboard, labels, etc.). Must be able to manage the quality of materials used (i.e. spice sifting, rejecting bad materials, etc.). Communicate with purchasing members regarding
out of ordinary
circumstances with materials. Able to effectively do Fat Analysis offline. Able to support the proper cleaning of plastic combos through combo wash. Support Meat Inspection process as needed such as doing a position on that line, receive in materials, ensure material quality, transfer raw meat into combos, and/or place materials in racks. Operate reefers and maintain proper trailer temps. Ready and prepare outbound shipment including load outbound trailers per specifications. Reconcile supply inventories after daily production.Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Previous experience in leadership (projects or teams)Skills and Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Strong math background is required. Complete production documentation paperwork accurately. Must be able to lift 60 pounds. Must be able to set up all grinders independently after proper training. Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Must be able to work with chemicals and operate the combo washer on a rotating basis. Must be able to multi-task. Must be able to push/pull containers filled with product/spice/liquids. Must be willing to learn basic computer skills such as (Word, Excel, etc.). Must have a very keen eye for visual inspection purposes. Having the ability to perform an accurate daily inventory on rework. Ability to learn and accurately perform all the SAP transactions associated with position. Willing to work in cold conditions. Must be able to obtain forklift license and keep safe driving record. Willingness to work extended hours including weekends.Other: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background checkDate: September 26th, 2024Location:
Meadowside
Sheboygan Falls, WIMember Status: Full Time, Hourly ManufacturingPositions Available: 1Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. 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, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursementAbout our CompanySince 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 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 yourselfHow to Apply:
Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.Johnsonville, LLC performs pre-employment, post offer drug screens, physicals and background checks for all external manufacturing candidates.We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment.. M/F/Vet/DisabilityJohnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.