Processing Lead

Summary

The Processing Lead ensures daily efficiency of the process flow, ensuring product is made safely, within quality expectations, and with trained team members. Assist the Processing Supervisor by performing related duties as needed.

Job Schedule: B Crew; 2-2-3, 12-hour rotation; 5am-530pm

Responsibilities

• Actively promote the culture of safety and understand there is no higher priority.
• Become fully trained in most Operator role jobs throughout Processing and be prepared to cover gaps within staffing as skills allow if directed by your supervisor.
• Remain heavily involved with training new and current employees while continuously working on improving their job skills.
• Assist Operators with troubleshooting equipment issues & drive issues to resolution.
• Assist in investigations of root causes and corrective/preventive actions for any process nonconformance issues.
• Be involved with conducting both 5s and sanitary floor audits.
• Thoroughly follow and implement all GMPs, GDPs, & any other company policies in place.
• Review and sign off on necessary paperwork throughout your shift. Raise any problems with documentation to your supervisor.
• Review and sign electronic silo charts - ensuring product silos are emptied and washed within the proper time, raw milk and cream product remains under 45 degrees, and all necessary items are annotated properly by the Operator.
• Fill in for Processing Supervisor during their absence - assuming Supervisor responsibility which includes completing the daily shift report.

Requirements

• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Familiar with HACCAP and understanding our critical control point.
• Proficient math skills and basic computer skills.
• Great communication and leadership skills.
• Planning and scheduling.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Stand and walk for 12 hours, work in a loud environment, wear PPE, be able to bend and kneel, and lift 75 pounds.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

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Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is$27.75-$37.25, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.