Assembly Lead - Berkeley Culinary Center
About The Position
The Assembly Lead leads the assembly line team in the safe and accurate assembly of food products according to Whitsons’ standards and applicable food safety requirements. The role supports daily production runs by providing instruction, overseeing assembly work, promoting efficiency and best practices, and assisting with product assembly in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Clear communication, safe food handling, and leading by example are fundamental expectations. The Assembly Lead directs the team throughout production runs, provides guidance and coaching, and communicates line status, staffing needs, and concerns to the Production Supervisor. The role also assists with assembly, verifies product, materials, and labeling, and ensures required food safety, workplace safety, and company procedures are followed. Compensation is $20 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of food production, assembly, or packaging experience.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to give and follow instructions and comply with safety requirements.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle products, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and/or weekends when required by the production schedule.
- Ability to travel to multiple work sites and occasionally out of state, if required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience leading or training team members.
Responsibilities
- Oversee assembly lines to ensure team members follow proper and safe product assembly procedures.
- Supervise assembly work and provide direction throughout production runs to keep the line on schedule.
- Give verbal or written instructions for assembly assignments, including assembling products or sub-assemblies to specification.
- Coach team members to encourage efficiency and best practices.
- Communicate line status, staffing needs, and concerns to the Production Supervisor.
- Assist with assembling products in proper containers and packaging, stepping in on the line as needed to maintain accuracy and output.
- Verify that products, materials, and labels are correct before and during production runs.
- Ensure safe food handling procedures are followed at all times.
- Comply with Whitsons policies and procedures and workplace safety practices.
- Complete required Whitsons and government training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
