Harvest Floor Operator

Harvest Floor Operator

Harvest Floor Operator – Multi-Species Processing
Location: Mansfield, OH
Pay: $20–$30/hour based on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday |

Overview

An independent meat processing facility in north-central Ohio is adding an operator to its harvest floor team. The operation processes beef, pork, lamb, and goat across a five-day schedule and is run by a tight-knit group that takes the work seriously. The facility is actively investing in its harvest operations, with new equipment and a consolidation project currently underway.

This is physical, skilled work in a fast-moving environment. Pay reflects the demands of the role and tops out at $30/hour for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running.

What the Job Involves

· Perform all phases of the harvest process including stunning, bleeding, skinning, eviscerating, splitting, and trimming

· Handle livestock humanely and in accordance with all animal welfare requirements

· Trim, wash, and weigh carcasses to meet quality and compliance standards

· Maintain knife sharpness and keep harvest floor equipment in proper working condition throughout the shift

· Keep workstations, walls, equipment, and the harvest floor clean and sanitized at all times

· Follow all HACCP protocols and food safety requirements without exception

· Support barn duties including weighing, feeding, and watering livestock as skills develop

· Assist with general sanitation and end-of-shift cleanup procedures

What They Need

· 1+ years of harvest floor, slaughter, or meat processing experience preferred

· Motivated candidates without direct harvest experience will be considered if they demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn

· Physically capable of sustained standing, heavy lifting, and working in hot, cold, and damp conditions throughout a full shift

· Knife skills or a clear interest in developing them on the job

· Agricultural or livestock handling background is a plus

· Familiarity with beef primal and subprimal cuts is a plus

· Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a close-knit production team

· Able to read, write, and communicate in English