Line Controller- Back up-1st Shift

E.A. Sween•Annandale, MN

22d

About The Position

E.A. Sween is hiring a Line Controller to lead the production line and help ensure employees work together to meet production goals. The role is responsible for line efficiency, minimizing waste, following standard work, and completing work orders to established standards. The Line Controller monitors equipment and production materials—including labels, film, and sandwiches—to help produce high-quality products efficiently. Operations run Monday through Thursday, 5:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some overtime on Fridays. The listed pay is $21.30. The role follows Good Manufacturing Practices and food-safety and safety protocols, supports quality and continuous-improvement activities, and works with production employees, supervisors, leads, and mechanics. The work takes place in cool temperatures of 35–45 degrees and requires keeping pace with manufacturing speeds and rotating through line positions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old to operate equipment.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Previous assembly work experience and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices required.
Mechanical aptitude working with machinery required.
Internal applicants must be meeting or exceeding standards in their current production position for at least 3 months.
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work well with others, communicate effectively, and maintain a teamwork mindset.
Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
Ability to keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Must be able to remain on their feet continuously and stand for 10–12.5 hours based on the production schedule and assigned shift.
Must be able to bend, turn, push, and pull frequently and reach overhead frequently.
Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to keep up with manufacturing speeds and rotate through all line positions.
Must be able to work in temperatures of 35–45 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Previous food-related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and safety protocols, including using designated personal protective equipment.
Complete food-safety, quality, and continuous-improvement activities supporting SQF, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Assist in opening rejects according to written procedures and GMPs.
Fill sanitizer hand-dip stations before startup and replace sanitizer at breaks or when it becomes cloudy.
Contribute to Lean activities and work with production employees, supervisors, leads, and mechanics to produce high-quality products at the lowest possible cost.
Scan materials to the assigned work order and verify that material scans and recipe materials are accurate.
Operate line equipment safely according to recipe speeds and standard work, maintaining efficiency and minimizing waste.
Assist with production-line startup preparation, including materials and equipment.
Inspect sandwiches to ensure they are prepared correctly for final packaging and labeling.
Identify and address deviations from standard work on the line.
Adjust equipment speed as needed to maintain product quality and efficient production.
Read and verify work orders and oversee the addition of materials to them.
Record production period start and end times, downtime, and meeting minutes on work orders and in Redzone software.
Turn off equipment before breaks and at the end of the day.
Complete recipe verification sheets and meet 100% fill-rate standards.
Change top and bottom film, labels, printer, and Julian date.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Production Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.