Fabrication Lead

RAINIER PURE BEEF COMPANY•Woodland, WA

20h•$24 - $26

About The Position

Rainier Pure Beef is seeking an experienced Fabrication Line Lead to help lead production in a fast-paced, USDA-inspected beef processing facility. The Line Lead works alongside the Fabrication Supervisor to keep production running smoothly while maintaining standards for safety, food safety, quality, and employee performance. This is an opportunity for someone seeking the next step in a production leadership career. The role leads and supports an assigned fabrication line, helps coordinate staffing and workflow, monitors performance and product quality, and coaches team members. The Lead also reinforces regulatory and company food safety and safety requirements, coordinates with Food Safety and Quality Assurance, tracks downtime, reports equipment and production issues, and communicates operational updates to hourly employees.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in beef processing, preferably fabrication.
Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring employees in a production environment.
Working knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety requirements.
Ability to work in a cold, wet, physically demanding manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to work in refrigerated environments of approximately 32°–45°F and safely around production equipment, sharp tools, and loud machinery.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous experience as a Lead, Trainer, or Supervisor.
Experience monitoring production yields and line efficiencies.
Knowledge of boxed beef specifications and customer quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and support an assigned fabrication production line to meet daily production goals.
Help assign work, balance staffing, and maintain efficient product flow throughout the shift.
Monitor line performance, identify bottlenecks, and work with supervisors to resolve issues.
Coach, train, and support team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Ensure USDA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and company food safety standards are followed.
Reinforce safe work practices and proper PPE use.
Monitor product quality, cutting specifications, trim standards, labeling, and yields.
Work with Food Safety and Quality Assurance to maintain customer specifications.
Track downtime, communicate equipment concerns, and report production issues.
Serve as the first point of leadership for hourly team members and communicate operational updates.