Production Lead 1st Shift

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Production Lead 1st Shift (Batching/Stuffing)

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

If you're looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here's why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

• At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

• We're passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you're committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

• Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You'll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

• Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you're starting your career or seeking advancement, we've got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc's future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation's leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto's mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Production Lead (Batcher & Stuffing) on 1st Shift. Responsible for directing and monitoring overall activities in processing or packaging departments.

SCHEDULE:

• 1st Shift
• Occasional overtime and schedule subject to change due to business needs.

WAGE: $28.50 - $29.00 per hour DOE, subject to all taxes and withholdings.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that production personnel can start on time by directing a set up crew that prepares the processing room prior to the start of the shift.
• Ensure employees maintain company standards by keeping track of department, line, and employee efficiencies.
• Responsible for training all new employees, monitoring employee performance, and ensuring that procedures are followed.
• Coach, direct, and motivate employees regarding performance, attendance, and other company guidelines as necessary.
• Direct department in coordination of personnel and product to ensure smooth work transition and that the schedule is being met.
• Maintain even flow of work by being organized, planning and being able to make changes as needed.
• Develop highly productive personnel and work teams by monitoring efficiencies, participate in conducting reviews and counseling sessions, insisting on safety, and keeping up to date records.
• Ensure operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure proper production by monitoring all aspects of department and shift, including paperwork, equipment, cleanliness and personnel, meeting company and USDA specifications.
• Ensure profitability of plant by avoiding waste and aggressively managing supply and other budget areas including payroll and overtime.
• Have a working knowledge of all jobs in area of responsibility and be able to step in to run equipment/machine to fill in for vacations or sick time.
• Monitor quality of products, troubleshoot, and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate to Shift Supervisor regarding production schedule.
• Monitor and assist in the writing and performing of employee annual reviews.
• Encourage safety by insisting on a clean safe working environment, and that employees are following good GMP practices.
• Fill in for Supervisor or Leads when on vacation or sick.
• Inform Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes which have become noncompliant with specified requirements.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Back-Up: Production Lead backs up Operators 1, 2, 3 and Operator Trainee.
• Back-Up: Production Lead is backed up by the Production Supervisor.
• Miscellaneous duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 - 2 years' production/processing experience preferred
• 1 - 2 years lead experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT)
• SQF preferred.
• Other Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate.
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)
• Position requires an understanding of food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on the job training.
• Computer proficiency
• Use discretion and judgment in decision making.
• Interpersonal skills
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to train and motivate diverse groups of people to accomplish team goals.
• Basic math skills and able to use a calculator.
• Able to handle medium to high stress.
• Able to operate hand pallet jack.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• Quarterly performance incentive.
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits.
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

• Legal Services and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program.
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam's Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans' status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by applying directly on our website at