Lead Production Associate

Responsible for performing all tasks involved in the production of the company’s products, including to but not limited to frontline production work, setting up production lines, setting up machines, filling out paperwork, cleaning and janitorial, and/or shipping and receiving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates in the roll of Production Lead must be able to proficiently handle all tasks associated with the position of Production Worker along with additional duties outlined below:

• Assemble and set up production equipment for operation.
• Verify batching, pack-out, work order, and formula inputs and outputs are correctly recorded and verified to be true to company spec.
• Provide guidance to employees on your line to help promote efficient workload management
• Complete the required paperwork, including batch sheets, rework usage log, etc.
• Be able to read and comprehend batch paperwork, for work orders, formulations, spice blends, and processes, with the ability to communicate that information clearly to production workers on your line.
• Operating machinery, including but not limited to Grinders, Mixers, Stuffers, Choppers, Roll Stock Machines, Slicers, etc.
• Assist with training of new and less experienced employees

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a meat or food processing plant required
• High school diploma or equivalent

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to constantly work on concrete floors in a cold, moist, and refrigerated environment, including in freezers.
• The ability to lift up to 75lbs. frequently.
• The ability to frequently bend, kneel, and lift.
• The ability to frequently perform repetitive motion tasks.

"This position requires a pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screen. Because this role requires [driving/operating machinery/safety-sensitive tasks], it is exempt from restrictions on testing for marijuana. Applicants must test negative for marijuana/THC to be considered for employment."