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Grinder 1st Shift

Sheboygan Falls, WI · On-site

$27.88 - $29.17/hr

... Johnsonville Way • Grow, develop, and stretch yourself by continuing to find new and better ways ... Production Coordinators and Team Leaders • Operating a fork-lift • Lifting pans • Lifting ...

Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more ... as production demands).Deboning is the department at Johnsonville where Members remove the meat ...

Deboning

Holton, KS · On-site

$11.50 - $15.75/hr

... production demands) WHAT IS DE-BONING? De-Boning is the department at Johnsonville where Members ... temperature, operating temperature of the Boning department is approximately 40 degrees F ...

Sanitation 3rd Shift

Sheboygan Falls, WI · On-site

$26.97 - $29.03/hr

Johnsonville Equipment Sanitation roles are technical, and crucial to equipment and production ... Operating Procedures (SSOP's). • Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) in area ...

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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.
Infographic showing various Production Operator 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.

Smoke House Operator Part-Time 3rd Shift

Johnsonville

Sheboygan Falls, WI • On-site

$27.88 - $29.17/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


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: Riverside
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: $27.88/hr - $29.17/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium
Hours: 9:00pm - 5:30am, Wednesday-Saturday (On average 29 hours per week)
Responsibilities
• Consistently manufacture "great tasting" sausage products according to specifications.
• Participate in daily team meetings by offering ideas and suggestions, supporting team members and participating on team projects
• Work together with other Oven Operators, Frank O Matic Operators, and Packaging Members to obtain World Class results in safety, yields, and supply costs.
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a Team Member to acquire great performance in order to support the Johnsonville Way
• Learn and understand the cooked/smoked side of the process; train and coach Members on the process and provide rotation and break support to Members.
• Learn and complete the oven cleaning process.
• Load hoppers and ovens with bagged materials.
• Check and monitor product temperatures and PH levels.
• Weigh and transfer racks of finished material.
• Utilize SAP to monitor stages, timers, temperatures, and enter collected data.
• Responsible for the performance, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources.
• Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines that ensure fairness to all Members.
• Ensure appropriate Coaches/Members are aware of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service, Member development and BPTW.
• Willingness to assist in both the packaging and stuffing departments as needed.
Experience
• Manufacturing experience in the food Industry preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment.
• Work experiences that demonstrate the Johnsonville's Core Values, i.e., Integrity, Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Innovation
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, USDA).
Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Basic math skills required
• Must be able to complete production documentation paperwork accurately. Attention to detail is a must.
• Must be able to navigate through computer screens and enter data into a computer program.
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
• Must be able to lift and push a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to train on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks.
Other Requirements
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Benefits and Compensation
Part-Time Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic! 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.
Join Our Community
The Johnsonville Way
Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.
Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

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