Production Shift Lead- Multiple Shifts Available

Job Description

Job Description

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods! We are a climate-controlled facility. Northern Gold Foods (USA) is actively recruiting Production Shift Leads to join our team here at our Junction City, Oregon location. We are currently hiring for Production Shift Leads for: Monday - Thursday Nights Friday-SundayDays  Who we are.Feel Good with Northern Gold! Northern Gold Foods is a co-manufacturer of breakfast and snack products for some of the most successful brands in the world. Our family and team-oriented spirit is an important part of the company's culture. Founding principles such as commitment to quality, personalized customer service and consistency of product, upon which the company was built, remain vital to our success. Great products begin with great people, and we're always looking for the best. We produce a variety of breakfast and granola products for some the world's most iconic brands and retailers. With state-of-the-art facilities, and unmatched experience, we solve challenges that others can't. That's why many consider us the best in the world at what we do. SUMMARY:The primary responsibility of a Production Shift Lead is to help coordinate and manage internal production resources in order to accomplish daily production objectives. This position serves as a second level of on-floor management or the primary position of Production Operators when a supervisor is not available. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Work with the Production Supervisor to organize and manage a team of Production Operators to carry out daily production-related activities, including identifying required tasks and assigning specific tasks to specific crew members.Ensure that all production-related activities follow strict standards for both quality control and safety. Production reporting: including efficiency, waste and time management.Orientate new employees to the processes and policies of the production line.Troubleshooting process issues to execute corrective actions.Liaising with other departments including Quality Control and Maintenance and Warehouse.Operate all production line equipment including industrial mixers, scales, labelers, ovens, etc.Accurately measure and prepare food ingredients following approved written recipes.Perform sanitation of production equipment, parts and surrounding environment.Records documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for assigned area.Ensures the safety, accuracy and overall workflow of the production line during the shift.Other tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Must be detailed orientedThe ability to work independently by utilizing all trained processes and procedures with minimal supervisionBasic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionAble to receive, digest and implement constructive feedback provided by leadershipExperience in food manufacturing, or production, is preferred but no requiredForklift experience is an asset, but not a requirementThe ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling the job requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding and walking up to 10 -12 hoursAble to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jackAble to continually bend, stoop, twist, and use of arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shiftAble to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights, and climb stairs with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs. BENEFITS:Health, dental, and vision plans401k with company match8 Paid holidaysAD&D & Life insuranceQuarterly bonus programMerit raisesCompetitive PTO policyEmployee referral programOpportunity for growth and advancement Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.