This position will coordinate production team members and their work activities, ensuring the safe production of a quality product processed in accordance with mandated and established company procedures.

$22.50 Starting Rate

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

120 hours of PTO, prorated based on hire date

Benefit eligibility first of the month following hire date

9 Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred. 

Experience:  Experience in a food processing or non-edible food processing environment required. 

JOB DUTIES:

Production Process:

Analyze, forecast and plan production objectives.If required by site, schedule production operators and assign maintenance work orders as needed.Coordinate production area workflow including:The unloading and blending of raw products.Packaging the raw product.Maximizing production efficiencies and machine utilization.Troubleshoot the production process including:Assist maintenance/utility person with repairs on equipment/machinery breakdowns or notify appropriate personnel to coordinate outside repair services.Ensure the flow of production, redirecting production employees to areas of the process needing immediate attention.Document and understand required data to control production processes.Assist in the development and updating of standard operating procedures.Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.Monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process.Demonstrate proficiency using each piece of equipment on the floor.Complete daily reports in absence of production supervisor.May create bills of lading and pick pallets for outbound loads.Ability to work outside the regular shift hours to assist as needed.
 

Training & Development:

Provide safety training, including all mandated sanitary policies and regulations, according to established procedures.Conducts and provides quality and production training for production personnel.Coach team members in support of Production Supervisor or Superintendent.
 

Management:

Maintain a clean production area for safe working conditions.Assigns work, ensures employees have what they need to get the job done.Keeps watch over product being made, which may frequently include running machine(s).This role does not typically have administrative management duties.  This role provides recommendations for employment actions including performance evaluations, but does not personally carry out hiring, terminations, or discipline.Attend all Supervisory and Safety meetings at the designated times.Comply with and aid Supervisor/Superintendent in ensuring team member compliance with company’s Code of Conduct and Respectful Workplace policy.The Production Lead will cover work direction activities in the absence of the Production Supervisor.Environment policies as well as all other company policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment/machinery and perform repairs.Specific knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.Ability to operate and train personnel on equipment and machinery used in the processing of product.Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilitiesAbility to monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process.Ability to work in a team environment and implement continuous quality improvement.Ability to maintain steady and quality work output from the team and foster positive attitudes among employees.Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.General knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices.Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with company personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business related contacts.Ability to adhere to USDA, OSHA, and other regulatory and compliance recordkeeping requirements.Knowledge of dryer operation and membrane filtration processes.Knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.Ability to operate forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as needed.Ability to operate company vehicles as required.If qualified, trained and required by site: ability to change bags in the bag house.Ability to assist in other work related areas as requested.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:   12-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

         Key:                  Occasional        =       0% - 33%

                                    Frequent            =       34% - 66%

                                    Continuous       =       67% - 100%

                                    N/A                    =       Not Applicable

         Standing                                                                                Frequent

         Sitting                                                                                     Occasional

         Walking                                                                              Continuous  Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping                                    Occasional

         Reaching Above Shoulder                                                 Frequent

         Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                                          Occasional

         Working on Heights:

         Unprotected Heights                                                          Occasional

         Protected Heights                                                                 Frequent

Lifting Weights from    0     to    55    Pounds                            Occasional

         Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials                                              Occasional

         Weighing from 0 to 500 Pounds

         Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment 

Frequent

         Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)                   Occasional

         Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery  

Frequent

         Hand Movements:

         Recording Data                                                                                                 Occasional

         Operating Office Equipment                                               Occasional

         Operating Computer                                                            Occasional

         Simple Grasping (right and left)                                         Frequent

         Firm Grasping (right and left)                                             Frequent

         Fine Manipulating (right and left)                                      Frequent

         Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls                     Occasional

         Vision:  Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to  YES

         Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties

         Color Definition Required:                                                             No

         Hearing:  Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to

         Communicate/Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties                          YES

         Mobility:  Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.

         Office                                                                                      Occasional

         Multiple Locations                                                                    N/A

       Plant                                                                                         Continuous

         Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area                        Continuous

         Rough Terrain                                                                        Occasional

        Other                                                                                                   N/A

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job requires the mental capabilities to analyze the production processes to develop manufacturing techniques/procedures to attain a quality finished product produced in a timely and efficient manner.  Furthermore, the incumbent for this position must have the abilities to solve problems as they arise, strives to improve upon current processes, and excellent communication skills in conveying the production process to plant personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

General manufacturing working conditions exist.  Exposures include, but are not limited to chemicals, caustics, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment and machinery.  Additionally, the incumbent for this position may be required to stand for an extended period of time on slippery tile and/or concrete floors.

“Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”