Production Team Lead - 3Rd Shift (11 Pm - 7 Am, Sun - Thurs)

Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift (11 PM - 7 AM, Sun - Thurs)

Location - Conversion and Labeling Facility
Thisis an onsite role that works at the Conversion & Labeling Facility in Cashton, WI. The shift/hours are 11 PM - 7 AM,Sun - Thurs
Employee Type - Hourly
Bonus Eligibility - No
Safety Sensitive - Yes
If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning.  Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of Role

The Conversion and LabelingFacility Production Team Lead is responsible for all aspects of the conversionof products on our Ghee, Deli Cheese and Cheese shreds production lines.  This position will also be responsible forthe sanitation of the production areas and machines, on a rotating basis. This role directs and guides staff towards common goalscreated by the CALF Production Supervisor.  This role is also responsible for keeping documentation updated andtraining new staff on all required CALF duties.  The CALF Production Team Lead also assists the CALF Production Supervisorwith projects and assignments as needed. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all SOP's to ensure proper conversion of products.
• Operate all equipment with a strong attention to detail.
• Set up of all equipment on any production line.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Regulations.
• Follow quality standards to ensure our customers receive exceptional products.
• Pack products in boxes and palletize.
• Work safely and follow safety requirements.
• Ensure that all necessary information is properly documented.
• Clean and Sanitize production equipment and room when necessary.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and guides the team with Supervisor direction
• Complete quality checks or verify checks have been completed.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues.
• Verify sanitation, quality and production logs is accurately completed.
• Using ERP for basic functions, this includes: reporting, issuing and creating transfers for finished product going to
• Cashton and printing BOLs (Bill of Ladings).
• Assist with onboarding by providing hands on training for new staff members.
• Remain compliant will all audit duties, which include but aren't limited to: ensuring weekly hygiene audits and monthly
• GMP audits are completed by staff as well as attending meetings assigned by supervisor.
• Room rotation scheduling to meet ergonomics requirements.
• Complete daily shift reports to communicate production challenges.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 120 pounds with assistance.
• Strong communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally bend and twist/turn throughout shift as needed.
• Demonstrated competency and understanding of machine operations.
• Demonstrated competency and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with required sanitation chemicals as specified by cleaning SOPs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely and tactful accountability.
• One year of experience in a food production facility preferred.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and accurate.
• Highly motived with the ambition to always be learning.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to promote process improvement and adapt to change.

Base salary/hourly wage range: $18.00 an hour - $22.40 an hour
The typical hourly wage for a new hire is $19.00 an hour. This position alsoreceives a $1.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 6am, and a$1.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This salary/hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base salary/hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the salary/hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary/hourly wage rangeis not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Flexible Spending Account - For dependent care costs or to help with dental and vision costs.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Mental Health Support - Free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led mental health resources. 
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement
• $65 monthly massage/chiropractic reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias