Job Type: Full-time

Competitive Starting Rate: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The lead works at the direction of the production/warehouse supervisor in support of the production line.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides input to supervisor in decision making that has a direct impact on the efficiency on the production line/warehouse.
• Must have experience with all set-ups before starting the production line and follow Lead start-up sheet.
• Assist all operators and maintenance in trouble shooting equipment.
• Document line operation, performance and down time through-out the shift.
• Relieve all operators for Lunch and Breaks when needed.
• Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems
• Perform any other duties as instructed by management.

CAPABILITY PROFILE:

• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions
• Operational knowledge of all equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
• Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 50 pounds 
• Pass all company testing
• Must submit to OSHA Powered Industrial Truck training and pass associated tests (X - Essential for Warehouse) -Preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moving chemicals
• Noise levels that require the use of hearing protection
• Temperature and humidity swings
• Fumes associated with forklifts
• Oil and grease used on machine parts for lubrication
• Frequent moisture during the cleaning process of production area
• Smell/odors associated with the product and equipment maintenance including chemicals used during cleaning process and cleanup and non-toxic glue
• Dust associated with corrugate boxes
• Allergen’s related to any food products
• Must wear personnel protective equipment as required within your facility in the appropriate designated areas
• The work involves risks or discomforts, e.g. working around moving parts and equipment, which require some safety precautions and/or the use of protective safety equipment
• May be exposed to hazardous materials