3rd Shift Swing Crew

Michigan Turkey Producers•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

This is a hands-on production operations role responsible for helping meet USDA, MIOSHA, HACCP, GMP, and company standards and Core Values. The role operates under the supervision of the Department Manager and the direction of a foreperson. Associates may be assigned to production roles throughout the department and must work at the speeds needed to meet production demand. The position involves following safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements, and requires the ability to obtain a powered industrial truck (PIT) driver license. The role supports foreperson duties, including production line startup, associate placement, and coverage when associates are absent, on leave, or vacation. It also involves communicating and reinforcing policies and procedures, training new associates, and evaluating their development during a three-week training period. Associates must be able to perform all jobs within their assigned area, rotate to other roles when instructed, and follow applicable GMP practices. The work requires safe use of knives and powered industrial trucks, and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment. Physical demands include standing for eight hours or the duration of the shift in wet, cold, or variable-temperature conditions; using hands and arms for daily tasks; and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a powered industrial truck (PIT) driver license and safely operate a powered industrial truck.
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of management.
Basic math skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to follow rules and procedures established by HACCP and SSOP programs.
Attention to detail.
Ability to understand, write, and read English.
Ability to work safely at all times and with minimal supervision.
Excellent attendance.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to use knives while following proper knife safety techniques.
Ability to use fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders daily and perform tasks for the Evis area.
Ability to bend, reach, and stand for eight hours or the duration of the shift in a wet, cold, or variable-temperature environment.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds using proper lifting technique.

Responsibilities

Assist the foreperson by covering for associates who are absent, on leave, or vacation.
Assist with production line startup and associate placement.
Operate in assigned roles at speeds needed to meet production demand.
Ensure associates are informed of and follow USDA, OSHA, MIOSHA, HACCP, and GMP policies and procedures.
Teach associates the importance of working safely in a team environment.
Train new associates in their job duties and evaluate their development during the three-week training period.
Perform all jobs within the assigned area and rotate to other department roles when directed by leadership.
Apply GMP practices when rotating to a production position.
Safely operate a powered industrial truck and follow applicable safety rules when using equipment or machinery.
Follow all lockout/tagout requirements as an authorized associate.
Use and sharpen knives safely, following proper knife safety techniques.
Wear required personal protective equipment while performing the role.
Perform other tasks assigned by leadership or management.