Enjoy excellent benefits such as:
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Base starting rates from $20.00/hour, dependent on experience
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3 Weeks of PTO your first year, prorated based on hire date
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8 Paid holidays
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Medical, dental, and vision eligibility first of the month following hire date
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401(k) with employer match
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.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Experience: Experience in a food processing or non-edible food processing environment required.
Production Process:
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Analyze, forecast and plan production objectives.
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If required by site, schedule production operators and assign maintenance work orders as needed.
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Coordinate production area workflow including:
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The unloading and blending of raw products.
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Packaging the raw product.
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Maximizing production efficiencies and machine utilization.
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Troubleshoot the production process including:
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Assist maintenance/utility person with repairs on equipment/machinery breakdowns or notify appropriate personnel to coordinate outside repair services.
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Ensure the flow of production, redirecting production employees to areas of the process needing immediate attention.
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Document and understand required data to control production processes.
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Assist in the development and updating of standard operating procedures.
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Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.
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Monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process.
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Demonstrate proficiency using each piece of equipment on the floor.
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Complete daily reports in absence of production supervisor.
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May create bills of lading and pick pallets for outbound loads.
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Ability to work outside the regular shift hours to assist as needed.
Training & Development:
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Provide safety training, including all mandated sanitary policies and regulations, according to established procedures.
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Conducts and provides quality and production training for production personnel.
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Coach team members in support of Production Supervisor or Superintendent.
Management:
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Maintain a clean production area for safe working conditions.
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Assigns work, ensures employees have what they need to get the job done.
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Keeps watch over product being made, which may frequently include running machine(s).
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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.
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Attend all Supervisory and Safety meetings at the designated times.
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Comply with and aid Supervisor/Superintendent in ensuring team member compliance with company’s Code of Conduct and Respectful Workplace policy.
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The Production Lead will cover work direction activities in the absence of the Production Supervisor.
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Environment policies as well as all other company policies.
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Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment/machinery and perform repairs.
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Specific knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.
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Ability to operate and train personnel on equipment and machinery used in the processing of product.
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Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities
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Ability to monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process.
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Ability to work in a team environment and implement continuous quality improvement.
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Ability to maintain steady and quality work output from the team and foster positive attitudes among employees.
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Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
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Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
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Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
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General knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices.
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Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with company personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business related contacts.
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Ability to adhere to USDA, OSHA, and other regulatory and compliance record keeping requirements.
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Knowledge of dryer operation and membrane filtration processes.
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Knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.
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Ability to operate forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as needed.
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Ability to operate company vehicles as required.
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If qualified, trained and required by site: ability to change bags in the bag house.
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Ability to assist in other work related areas as requested.
Approximate: 8-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
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