Material Handler- Mid-shift (Finance)

At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! 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, featuring bratwurst, Italian, snack and breakfast sausages in fresh and fully cooked varieties. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, the company employs 1,800 members and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company! Johnsonville, LLC Material Handler (Shipping Department) Midshift Hours - Approximately 10:30am - 7:00pm Watertown, WI Position Overview: This position is mainly located in our shipping and receiving area. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and attendance 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 in order to solve problems. Responsibilities:

• Driving PIV standing forklifts to move materials within the facility. This includes spending a significant time in the freezer rotating product for storage and shipment
• Using handheld scanning devices to move materials within the SAP system
• Consistently handle "great tasting" sausage and raw material goods
• Have an impact on customer success by productively assembling customer orders and keeping order pickers supplied with necessary product
• Maintaining the highest standards of detail as it relates to product specifications and quality

• Actively participate in daily meetings and project teams
• Work as a team by helping fellow team members who may need help
• Communicate with other departments regarding schedule changes
• Pull spice and stage for the next day's run
• Communicating and working with truck drivers for delivery and pickup of goods
• Complete miscellaneuous tasks as needed

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Experience working in a shipping/warehouse environment utilizing PIVs, highly preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record
• SAP experience preferred but not required

Skills and Competencies:

• Time Management for effective flow
• Possess an unending commitment to personal and professional development thru technical/non-technical training efforts
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance to support The Johnsonville Way
• Ability to cross-train within different areas of the shipping department
• Member must be highly motivated, willingness to provide/share ideas and solutions, and possess a high level of expectations
• Owning the safety of oneself and fellow team members

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to work in very cold working conditions pulling product (our freezer gets as cold as -20°F)
• Must be able to lift and hand grip up to 40 lbs, carry 10 lbs, and pull 20 lbs
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Other Requirements:

• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date:February 4, 2025 Location: Watertown, WI Coach: Destiny McGowan, Team Leader-Shipping Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Hours: MidShift; 10:30am - 7:00pm (Overtime as production demands) Starting Hourly Rate: $24.79 per hour plus an additional shift premium 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: External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.