Formulation Team Member/ Assistant Team Lead - 2nd shift (Finance)

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. Johnsonville, LLC Formulation Team Member/ Assistant Team Leader Watertown, WI Starting Hourly Rate: $26.30 . S kill block completion will increase hourly rate. Pay Range: $25.55 - $28.38 per hourHours: 2:30pm - 12:00am, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)Position Overview: The Formulation Assistant Team Leader will work closely with the Team Lead to motivate and engage the team to achieve the team's goals, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork. The Assistant Team Lead will ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements, as well as 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:

• Operate and learn different machines/positions on the line which include:
• Blenders
• Combo Weighing
• Spice
• Fat Analysis
• Proper set up and teardown of equipment
• Accurately perform SAP transactions in regards to job duties
• Take ownership for your personal safety and the safety of all Members working around you

In addition to an operator position on the line, the Assistant Team Leader has the opportunity to work with the Team Lead to:

• Perform End-of-the-Day paperwork
• Manage fat inventory
• Assist with coaching Members in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, and member development
• Ensure appropriate parties are aware of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service
• Encourage cross training and Member growth through Skill Blocks
• Assist/Lead daily team meeting
• Handling of Hold processes within SAP
• Complete all other duties as needed

Education:

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Associates Degree Preferred

Experience:

• Past Food Manufacturing highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in providing positive feedback and coaching on performance improvement
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance areas (Human Safety, USDA, HACCP)
• Machine Operator background preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record if job duties require a forklift
• Computer skills preferred in SAP, Outlook, Word and Excel

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Ability to read and understand a production schedule
• Desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility
• Excellent written, verbal and people skills
• Demonstrated communication and listening skills and ability
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision making process
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Ability to innovate
• Willingness to accept change and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent attitude
• Must be at least 18 years old

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 basisWalking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Willingness to work in cold conditions

Other Requirements:

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

Date: July 14, 2025Location: Watertown, WIMember Status: Full Time, HourlyPositions Available: 1Benefits: 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.comApplicants 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.