PMI Operator

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 all PMI Cartoning line equipment set-up, tooling changes, and monitoring to ensure optimal machine performance to meet production needs. Conducts in-process product quality checks and equipment maintenance, and completes sanitation activities Maintains compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements. Responsibilities Verify product specifications. Ensure all material from previous production run is removed from the area prior to setting up the equipment with cartons / sleeves for the next run. Set up the PMI Machine per the product specifications. Independently perform set-up, changeovers, and equipment assessments. Communicate mechanical issues with PMI Operator II, Leadership, and Maintenance Secure start-up verification of setup and code date with the Supervisor or QA. Monitor quality concerns during production. Ensures that all quality checks are performed correctly and on time. Communicate with all departments concerning production quality issues as appropriate and in a timely manner. Monitor rework product. Assist Production Stagers with resolving MAS 500 system inventory discrepancies. Education A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required Certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology or related field is preferred Experience Previous experience operating packaging equipment is also strongly preferred. Skills Computer Skills Must possess basic computer proficiency. Mathematical Skills Must have basic math skills. Other Requirements Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form Must have strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply root cause problem solving methodology to problem resolution. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the partner is required to stand for long periods and frequently walk; and talk or hear. The partner is frequently required to…