Lead Associate - Debone - Second Shift
About The Position
This position is primarily responsible for performing all functions of the assigned area and providing guidance and leadership to hourly associates. The Lead Associate will understand and train on all positions within their assigned area, ensuring all work is performed in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours, and involves standing up to 8 hours, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working in a wet and cold environment.
Requirements
- Ability to perform one or more functions of assigned area processes
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
- Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
- Basic math skills and computer skills
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
- Stand up to 8 hours
- Lift up to 60 lbs
- Work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
- Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment
- Ability to lift 10 lbs repeatedly and climb steps
- Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend
- Work around raw, live animal odors
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Independently provide leadership and guidance to hourly associates in assigned area
- Perform all functions in assigned area, back up or fill in for absent associates as needed
- Direct the work of others and is a “go-to” for questions and concerns in relation to task performance in the absence of supervisor or superintendent at their direction
- Understand and train/cross-train incoming or current associates on new process or skill as needed
- Search for and present ideas to leadership for process improvements
- Ensure area is clean and sanitary around assigned line
- Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Pay Ranges based on years of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
