Production Line Lead

Qualify for a $1000 Sign-On Bonus

Hours: 6:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M, OT and some Saturdays

The Line Lead will coordinate employee activities and product handling of an assigned production line to ensure maximum line efficiencies while in accordance with our quality and food safety standards.  

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate employee activities and product handling of an assigned production line; work along with line employees
• Receive instruction from the Production Supervisor/Shift Lead for product orders that need to be processed
• Organize line crew to effectively process orders received, ensuring a timely line start daily
• Order product and packaging materials from the material handler in an organized manner to ensure maximum line efficiencies
• Prioritize order processing in relation to shipping requirements and production schedules
• Set up filters, coders, scales, case sealers, and all other equipment required before each production run
• Perform routine adjustments; troubleshoot equipment as needed during each production run
• Train LOTO procedure on certified lines
• Report all production activities for assigned lines into the EC, M3 or paper forms
• Complete all required HACCP and quality paperwork daily
• Maintain communication with the Supervisor on any production or staff-related issues
• Ensure all line employees safely operate equipment used on the line, as well as following all safety procedures
• Cross-train line employees on any other lines assigned at any given time
• Maintain clean work area clean
• Conduct allergen and line changeover
• Complete Win the Day Boards
• Report line inefficiencies and hand-off meetings with incoming shift
• Drive a safety and quality mindset daily
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Prefer High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Machine operator experience preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of general warehouse operations; food industry experience a plus
• Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Must follow all WG GMPs and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Must have basic computer skills
• Demonstrate good leadership skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural documents
• Understand the basics of scale operations, weights, and measurements
• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to different production lines
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to assist maintenance with minor adjustments

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces

Personal Protective Equipment

The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas, which, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment and chemical safety.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
• Use of cleaning chemicals

This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.