Production Worker

Job description

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. Position Overview 1st Shift 6AM - 2PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed 2nd Shift 2PM - 10PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed 3rd Shift 10PM - 6AM Sunday- Thursday; Fridays as needed Performs activities related to the Rapid Pak production line packaging, sleeving, and/or Case Pack boxing of product, and subsequent sanitation activities for the production areas Complies with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements. Responsibilities At the start of the packaging line, perform visual quality checks to identify and remove damaged product from the conveyor before packaging. Place product in packaging pockets on the conveyor line. Visually inspect products for various quality defects. Identify product that is not up to standard, and pull from the conveyor for rework or disposal, placing product in the appropriate bins. Remove product from packaging for rework or disposal as requested; log and move to tower or the stuffing room within the established time limit. Apply sleeves to packages, either in-line during the production run or off-line as requested. Maintain supply of case labels for the production run. Feed boxes into the box maker to ensure a steady flow of boxes to the packaging area of the line. Place packaged product into boxes, ensuring the correct number of packages are placed into each case per the job specifications. Clear jam-ups of product and cases on case pack conveyor belts and in the taper. Monitor the box sealing process to ensure the boxes are taped and labeled appropriately. Pick up packaged product fallen from the conveyor and sanitize as required. Remove product from the metal detector and/or X-Ray rejection bins in the case pack area and re-enter it into the system, while documenting and communicating rejects with QA and Leadership Record rework product and move to cooler within the time limits allowed. Assist with tear-down and set-up of packaging line components and equipment at changeovers, mid-week sanitation, and end of week. Perform sanitation duties that include the following: ; sweep, mop and squeegee floors; wipe down equipment, foam cleaning and rinsing belts and conveyors; wash parts and walls; empty and clean bins and barrels; remove and dispose of all waste; assist with mopping and cleaning the stuffing room, coolers and/or the tower. Perform more extensive sanitation tasks as assigned. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP),SQF requirements, and safety rules and regulations per established company policies. Exercise safety precautions when using chemicals; ensure appropriate cleaning chemicals are used in their designated areas. Guiding new Production Line Workers and Contract Partners on how to perform their required tasks. Work areas include, but are not limited to: Rapid Pak, Case Pack, PMI Sleeving, and Offline. Provide backup assistance in Palletizing as necessary. Perform all other duties as assigned. Education A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions, including heat, cold and wet Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy Good hand-eye coordination is also required. Skills Communication Skills Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Computer Skills Basic computer proficiency is preferred. Mathematical Skills Must have basic math skills. Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, bend, reach, walk, and talk or hear. The partner is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The partner must regularly lift up to 25#, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50# Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception Must be able to tolerate working with sanitation chemicals. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various work areas The work environment is wet and slippery most times The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, slip resistant footwear, and hearing protection at all times on the production floor Gloves, goggles, face shields, rain suit, and rubber boots will be required at different times in the course of the work being performed. Other Requirements Benefits and Compensation Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Salm Partners 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.