Cooler Grading Supervisor 1St Shift
Jbs Usa•Grand Island, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for managing and directly supervising Cooler and Grading operations. The role ensures production objectives are consistently met while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- 1–2 years of experience handling product in the cooler (beef preferred)
- Strong knowledge of product types and specifications
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to motivate and lead hourly employees
Responsibilities
- Supervise, evaluate, and direct personnel in accordance with company policies, operating principles, and safety standards
- Promote maximum safety, efficiency, and productivity among production employees
- Ensure proper training and development of hourly team members
- Identify causes of delays and take corrective action to maintain production schedules
- Apply company employee‑relations policies and union contract guidelines in all interactions
- Confirm machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized
- Oversee preparation and maintenance of production records (e.g., payroll, yields)
- Collaborate with other supervisors and management to support teamwork and operational efficiency across departments
- Attend scheduled meetings and provide operational input
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Ensure product quality and yields meet required specifications
- Supervise all hourly employees assigned to the line
- Maintain a safe work environment and motivate employees
- Verify all products leaving the area meet established standards
- Complete pre‑operational paperwork and confirm sanitation readiness before production begins
- Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet production needs
- Prepare employee paperwork for all hourly team members
- Understand and adhere to all union regulations related to hourly employees
- Participate in daily supervisor meetings within Fabrication and Harvest (Kill Floor)
- Conduct monthly cooler meetings for hourly employees
- Provide follow‑up training for all personnel
- Administer disciplinary procedures ranging from verbal warnings to terminations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
