Johnsonville
Johnsonville

34 Johnsonville Packing Line Worker Jobs Hiring Near You

Operations Team Lead 2nd Shift

Watertown, WI · On-site

$30.87 - $37.01/hr

... working with accounting to establish and achieve budget targets Partner with Production ... Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off! Exact ...

In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage ... Stack boxes off the production line onto pallets, making sure the boxes are stacked neatly, in the ...

In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage ... Stack boxes off the production line onto pallets, making sure the boxes are stacked neatly, in the ...

In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage ... Stack boxes off the production line onto pallets, making sure the boxes are stacked neatly, in the ...

In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage ... Provide backup assistance on the packaging production line as needs dictate. * Follow all Good ...

In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage ... Provide backup assistance on the packaging production line as needs dictate. * Follow all Good ...

Operations Team Lead 2nd Shift

Watertown, WI · On-site

$30.87 - $37.01/hr

... working with accounting to establish and achieve budget targets • Partner with Production ... Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off! Exact ...

If non-degreed, must normally have a minimum of 6 months experience as a production Line Worker with Backup QA experience. Skills The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge ...

If non-degreed, must normally have a minimum of 6 months experience as a production Line Worker with Backup QA experience. Skills The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge ...

Production Worker II (Salm)

Denmark, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Apply sleeves to packages, either in-line during the production run, or off-line, as requested ... Must be able to tolerate working with sanitation chemicals. Work Environment The work environment ...

Production Worker II (Salm)

Denmark, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Apply sleeves to packages, either in-line during the production run, or off-line, as requested ... Must be able to tolerate working with sanitation chemicals. Work Environment The work environment ...

Hager 1st shift Team Lead

Denmark, WI · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Indirectly oversees the Rapid Pak Operators, Palletizers, Vat Washers, and Production Line Workers assigned to the shift. Education A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is normally ...

Hager 1st shift Team Lead

Denmark, WI · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Indirectly oversees the Rapid Pak Operators, Palletizers, Vat Washers, and Production Line Workers assigned to the shift. Education A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is normally ...

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Johnsonville Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Johnsonville?

Johnsonville is a family-owned company that values a collaborative and supportive work environment, prioritizing employee well-being and community involvement.

The company operates with a flat organizational structure, allowing for open communication and teamwork among employees, and its mission is to produce high-quality sausages and other meat products while promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Working at Johnsonville may appeal to candidates who value a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a company that prioritizes giving back to the community through various charitable initiatives and volunteer programs.

What makes Johnsonville an attractive place to work?

Johnsonville is a leading manufacturer of sausages and other meat products, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the food industry. The company offers a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, employee growth, and a culture of continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional development and skill-building. By joining Johnsonville, individuals can contribute to the company's mission of providing high-quality products to customers while also advancing their own careers and achieving personal and professional goals.

Do workers at Johnsonville get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Does Johnsonville pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
84% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

At Johnsonville, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
40% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Johnsonville affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Johnsonville?

Most people get paid time off work.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers at Johnsonville worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do Johnsonville workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it for Johnsonville workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Johnsonville?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do Johnsonville managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do jobs at Johnsonville spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Johnsonville?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Johnsonville good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Johnsonville feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Johnsonville get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
42% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Johnsonville?

Most people feel stressed out here.
84% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Johnsonville enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
93% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Johnsonville recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Johnsonville?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Johnsonville?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 82% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Johnsonville’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Johnsonville is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Packing Line Worker jobs?
Infographic showing various Packing Line Worker job openings at Johnsonville in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 17% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Operations Team Lead 2nd Shift

Johnsonville

Watertown, WI • On-site

$30.87 - $37.01/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Johnsonville rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Position Facility: Watertown

 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 Overview

Pay Range: $30.87/hr - $37.01/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium
Hours: 2:00pm - 12:00am, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands).


The Team Leader will perform as a proactive, "change agent" in the facility and provide support and direction to Members of a work team.  The Team Leader will be expected to lead, motivate, and facilitate learning for Members to achieve productivity results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; function as a technical and business resource in areas of system operations; work towards continuous improvements in performance measures by leading actions for assigned duties; and establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members in order to foster an environment where innovation, cooperation and ownership are used to solve problems.

Responsibilities

   Coach Members to deliver continuous improvement in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service and Member development 
   Write and conduct performance reviews
   Be responsible for the performance, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources
   Complete production-related paperwork and work orders
   Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines
   Ensure appropriate Coaches/Members are aware of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service
   Work closely with the USDA and suppliers
   Work closely with your internal customers to get timely quality feedback
   Responsible for working with accounting to establish and achieve budget targets
   Partner with Production Coordinators on profit enhancing capital projects to produce a favorable internal rate of return (IRR)
   Leverage problem solving tools to lead improvement teams
   Encourage cross training and Member growth through Skill Blocks
   Lead daily team meetings and be a champion for the Industrial Athlete Stretching program 
   Jump on the line as needed to support your team
   Complete all other duties as assigned

Experience

   Three years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
   Experience in a food manufacturing environment
   Demonstrated experience in providing positive feedback and coaching on performance improvement
   Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance areas (Human Safety, USDA, HACCP)
   Strong computer skills preferred in SAP, Outlook, Word and Excel highly preferred
   Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be flexible by adjusting priorities

Skills

   Strong written and verbal communication skills required
   Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude 
   Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and lifts
   Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment
   Proven ability to multi-task
   Desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility
   Excellent written, verbal and people skills 
   Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Physical Demands:
   Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, hand grip up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
   Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
   Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
   Willingness to work in cold conditions

Other Requirements

    Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits and Compensation

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! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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 4,000+ 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!

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.


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