Production Lead

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitor all equipment on a daily basis.

2. Responsible for maintenance and repair on bagging equipment.

3. Assist Plant Engineer as necessary.

4. Conduct preventative maintenance program on all equipment in processing.

5. Help monitor product quantity and quality by reporting any problems to processing supervisor.

6. Keep area safe and report any potential safety hazards.

7. Record keeping of daily production along with cleaning records.

8. Work with Plant Engineer on scheduling of production staff.

9. Primary Forklift operator

10. Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.

11. Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
• Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety
• Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuli
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions

CONTACTS:

Internal: Plant Manager, Office Manager, Plant Engineer, Delivery Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Production Crew

External: None

OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires some decision making. Profits may be impacted by failure to keep equipment operating and poor scheduling of processing crew.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Assume supervisory responsibility for processing crew in absence of Plant Engineer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in processing type environment, some supervisory skills and mechanical aptitude required. Must be able to count and to complete paperwork as needed. Previous forklift driving in warehouse atmosphere required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job requires working in area with fluctuating temperatures; 10° rake bin, 20 - 25° vault and 40 - 50° processing area. Standing on feet all day with labor intensive work. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Requires good manual dexterity. Must work in areas with forklifts in operation and around machinery with moving parts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person