Fresh Packaging Lead

Job Description

Job Description

FRESH PACKAGING LEAD

Paradise Locker Meats (PLM) – Trimble, MO
Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Overtime as Needed | No Weekends

Paradise Locker Meats (PLM) is a growing, family-owned meat processing company serving the Kansas City area and top restaurants and retailers nationwide.

We operate in a demanding environment with high standards. When the Friday truck leaves, everything must be accurate, labeled correctly, and accounted for.

We run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). That means:

• Clear expectations

• Clear accountability

• No confusion about who owns what

• Continuous improvement

This is a hands-on leadership position .

You will:

• Work in the Fresh Packaging area daily

• Package and label product

• Lead and organize the fresh packaging team

• Ensure quality, food safety, and accuracy

• Keep the area on pace and on standard

Important: New hires should expect to begin as a Fresh Packaging Team Member to learn our standards, systems, and culture before stepping into the Lead seat. Advancement is based on performance and demonstrated leadership.

• Organize and perform packaging activities

• Ensure all orders match cut sheets/work orders

• Check and verify label accuracy

• Hit daily shipment deadlines

• Maintain strict food safety standards

• Prevent labeling errors

• Protect product integrity

• Address issues immediately, effectively, and proactively

• Lead by example on the floor

• Train new team members

• Reinforce standards

• Maintain a focused, positive work environment

• Manage overtime within guidelines

• Communicate clearly with other departments

• Assist other departments when needed

• Identify and address issues immediately

What Winning Looks Like

• Orders ship complete and correct

• Packaging errors are rare

• The team knows the plan every day

• Overtime is controlled

• The packaging area is organized and efficient

• Problems get solved, not repeated

You must be comfortable with:

• Standing up to 10 hours per shift

• Cold temperatures

• Exposure to fully cooked, heat treated, and raw meat products

• Moisture and machine noise

• Lifting up to 50lbs frequently

• Fast-paced physical production work

Required:

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work hard in a physical environment

• Ability to lead while doing the work

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Dependable, positive attitude

• Willingness to learn EOS-based accountability

Preferred:

• 1+ year production or factory experience

• Order fulfillment experience

• Informal or formal leadership experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision

• IRA Retirement Plan

• PTO & Paid Holidays

• Employee Discount

• Monday–Friday Schedule (No Weekends)

• Overtime as needed

Drug test required.