Production Worker II

Production Worker II Join to apply for the Production Worker II role at Salm Partners, LLC. 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 Performs activities related to the Case Pack boxing of product, set‑up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all Case Pack Equipment, and subsequent sanitation activities for the production areas. Complies with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements. Responsibilities Set‑up case pack equipment per the job specifications listed in the Operational Parameters, adjusting as necessary. Troubleshoot and upkeep Case Erectors, Box Tapers, and Label applicators in the Case Pack area. Serve as a Point of Contact to communicate mechanical issues to Leadership and Maintenance. Help prospective Case Pack II Partners to learn the set‑up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of the Case Pack Equipment. Identify product that is not up to standard, pull it from the conveyor for rework or disposal, and place product in the appropriate bins. Remove product from packaging for rework or disposal as requested; log and move it to the 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. 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. 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, re‑enter it into the system, and document and communicate rejects with QA and Leadership. Education A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required. Experience Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Skills Must have basic mechanical aptitude (reading a ruler and using hand tools such as ratcheting and Allen wrenches). 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. 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. 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 lb, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lb. 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. 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. Eligibility Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Manufacturing Industry Food Production #J-18808-Ljbffr