LEAD OPERATOR

Lead Operator

Looking to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company?! KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Lead Operator at our Hagerstown, MD plant! The Lead Operator is directly responsible for all production activities during the shift and is responsible for all shift production employees. The Lead Operator works closely with plant management to safely maximize high quality production. This is an hourly opportunity with an approximate schedule of 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The compensation range for this role is $20.00-25.00 an hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the plant management.
• Participate with the HACCP Feed & Food Safety Team.
• Supervise and assist in training all production personnel.
• Coordinate planning production activities with plant management.
• Recommend changes to the plant or personnel to increase quality, efficiency and safety.
• Fill in for Operator positions as needed.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, motivating and directing shift production employees.
• Responsible for the overall appearance and upkeep of the facility.
• Assist the Plant Manager in all areas of plant operations as needed.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be competent to proficient with software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and can become proficient with multiple site-specific software programs.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in feed or other manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Understanding of cGMP's.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of FSMA.
• Previous supervisor experience is beneficial.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

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