Livestock Handler/Night Unloader 2nd shift (Finance)
Our procurement and sourcing team develops strategies for sourcing and acquiring raw materials, ingredients, supplies, equipment and services for use in operations. Identifying the best and most cost-efficient materials for the business is key to our success, and members of this dedicated team each have strong analytical, research and negotiation skills. Johnsonville, LLC Livestock Handler/Night Unloader Watertown, WI Starting Hourly Rate: $27.86 per hour plus shift premium. S kill block completion will increase hourly rate. Pay Range: $27.86 - $29.15 per hour. Hours: 2nd shift; Hours will vary depending on workload (may get done earlier or later) Sunday Night: 9:00pm - 12:00am Monday-Thursday: 3:30pm - 1:00am Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Position Overview: 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. 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
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience:
- A general understanding of animal behavior required
- Past Animal Handling experience strongly preferred
- Excellent attendance and performance record required
- General computer knowledge preferred
- SAP knowledge preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good decision making and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Demands:
- 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
Other Requirements:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Date: May 2025 Location: Watertown, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Benefits: 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 and tuition reimbursement! 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 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 yourself! How to Apply: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Johnsonville is an 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.
