2nd Shift Food Production Cooler Lead

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

We are a food production company committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining strong standards for food safety, workplace safety, and efficiency. We are looking for a dependable and experienced Production Cooler Lead to help oversee our food processing team and keep production running smoothly.

• Benefits & Perks:
• Full-Time Opportunity
• 1st & 2nd Shift Available
• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
• Long-Term Employment Opportunity
• Opportunity for Growth & Advancement
• Hands-On Leadership Role
• Team-Oriented Work Environment

Summary:

• We are seeking a dependable Production Cooler Lead to oversee food processing operations and help ensure production orders are completed efficiently and on time.
• Lead and support Food Processors while helping with the preparation, packaging, and storage of fresh food products.
• Ensure production teams follow all established food safety procedures, GMPs, sanitation requirements, and workplace safety standards.
• Help maintain smooth production flow while monitoring product quality and proper food temperatures.
• This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work effectively with a team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Food Processors and ensure orders are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• Work alongside Food Processors to cut, chop, slice, and dice vegetables by hand and using machinery when applicable.
• Wash, clean, cut, prepare, wrap, package, and store raw food products according to established procedures.
• Move raw food products to the assembly area and ensure products are prepared according to required processes.
• Monitor proper food storage and product temperatures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized work areas.
• Promote a safe working environment and help prevent injuries, near misses, and other safety concerns.
• Ensure team members follow GMPs, food safety policies, and workplace safety procedures.
• Communicate production updates, concerns, and significant issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food production, food processing, manufacturing, or lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety procedures.
• Basic knowledge of production equipment and machinery.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-department team.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.; anything over 40 lbs. must be handled as a team.
• Comfortable working in variable indoor temperatures, including cold environments around 32&degree;F.

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