Sorter Lead

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Hand Sort Lead

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Supervisor / Production Manager

FLSA Status

☐ Exempt
☒ Non-Exempt

Employment Type

☒ Full-Time
☐ Part-Time

Position Summary

The Hand Sort Lead is responsible for assisting the Production Manager and Production Supervisor in coordinating processing operations, line speeds, production schedules, lot run times, pre-operational inspections, changeovers, and internal inspections. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, food safety, employee supervision, and production efficiency while ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, food defense, allergen, and company safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Production Supervisor and Manager with processing procedures and production activities.
• Coordinate schedules, line speeds, and lot run times.
• Oversee hand sort employees and daily production activities.
• Maintain product flow to sorting lines.
• Assist with startup procedures to ensure equipment and processing lines are safe and operational.
• Perform and document equipment, line, facility, chemical, safety, and emergency response inspections.
• Monitor incoming product to the processing plant.
• Assist in maintaining production orders and schedules.
• Verify proper packaging materials and labels are utilized.
• Notify management of product, equipment, employee, or safety concerns.
• Generate timesheets for contract labor employees.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible production logs and records.
• Participate in pre-operational inspections and sanitation activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action plans.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, allergen, food defense, and company safety requirements.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Computer experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain production documentation.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise employees and coordinate production activities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and extended hours when required.

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing and pistachio processing facility.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, heat, cold temperatures, heights, and workplace hazards.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Frequent interaction with production personnel, supervisors, contractors, and management.
• Must comply with all GMP, food safety, sanitation, PPE, and company safety requirements.

Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Essential Function?

Standing

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Walking

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Sitting

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 10 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 25 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 50 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Carrying

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Pushing/Pulling

☒ Occasionally

☒ Yes

Reaching Above Shoulder

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Bending/Stooping

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Twisting

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Climbing

☒ Occasionally

☒ Yes

Kneeling/Crouching

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Fine Hand Manipulation

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Use of Vision

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Hearing/Speaking

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Frequency Definitions

• Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday.
• Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday.
• Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good-faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Acknowledgment

I have reviewed and understand the essential functions and requirements of this position.

Employee Name: __________________________

Employee Signature: _______________________

Date: ___________________________________