Harvest Floor Operator

Location: Mansfield, OH |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 1st Shift, Monday–Friday |
Compensation: $20–$30/hour based on experience (approximately $20,000–$30,000 annually for a full-time schedule)

An independent meat processing facility in north-central Ohio is expanding its harvest floor team. The operation processes beef, pork, lamb, and goat across a five-day schedule and is currently investing in new equipment and a consolidation project. This is physical, skilled work in a fast-moving environment, and pay reflects the demands of the role for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running.

• 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

• 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
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a close-knit production team
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English

• 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
• Agricultural or livestock handling background is a plus
• Familiarity with beef primal and subprimal cuts is a plus

• $20–$30/hour based on experience (approximately $20,000–$30,000 annually for a full-time schedule)

The facility is actively investing in its harvest operations, with new equipment and a consolidation project currently underway, and pay tops out at $30/hour for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running.