Lead (Harvest Floor)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/. Redwood Farms is now accepting applications for Harvest Floor Lead! We offer a competitive hourly wage, a weekly paycheck, and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more! Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Production Line Efficiencies Mentorship & Training Safety & Quality Compliance Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support and lead management’s daily objectives and assignments; monitor work activities for assigned department Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, time performance, and key performance indicators (KPI’s) Provide training to new/existing employees and ensure all facility equipment is operated correctly based on machine-specific SOPs Perform any given job in assigned department, when necessary Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate any accidents, threats, or downtime to shift supervisor Keep all areas safe, clean, and organized throughout shift to maintain safety and product quality Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and being used according to SOPs Work safely, comply and enforce all company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices, and procedures Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in food manufacturing; leadership experience, preferred
Advanced written and verbal communication; bilingual skills (English & Spanish), preferred
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, preferred
Ability to memorize desired product appearance and visually determine where cuts should be made to meet product standards
Ability to accurately count, complete basic math operations, and read a scale to understand weights
Ability to communicate and accurately and legibly record information
Read and comprehend signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs
Ability to follow all USDA policies, procedures, and regulations
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work safely
Understanding and operate basic computer technology
Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs; be comfortable working with and/or around blood
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Consistently and repetitively perform hand and/or wrist movements
Consistently lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds
Consistently pull and/or pull up to 50 pounds
Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions
Consistently turn and/or twist
Frequently climb ladders or steps up to 10 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Ability to work in an environment with extreme cold, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience in food manufacturing; leadership experience, preferred
Advanced written and verbal communication; bilingual skills (English & Spanish), preferred
Ability to safely use a knife to cut meat; prior knife experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Support and lead management’s daily objectives and assignments; monitor work activities for assigned department
Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, time performance, and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Provide training to new/existing employees and ensure all facility equipment is operated correctly based on machine-specific SOPs
Perform any given job in assigned department, when necessary
Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate any accidents, threats, or downtime to shift supervisor
Keep all areas safe, clean, and organized throughout shift to maintain safety and product quality
Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and being used according to SOPs
Work safely, comply and enforce all company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices, and procedures
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance