Line Lead

Nature Fresh Farms Inc•Laredo, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Nature Fresh Farms®, the company is committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming, having been family-owned since 1999. They are one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce, involved in greenhouse building, plant nurturing, and collaborative partnerships. The company is dedicated to innovation, conservation, reducing waste, promoting biodiversity, and creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world. They are hiring for a Full-Time, permanent Line Lead position in their Production Department at the Laredo, TX facility. They are looking for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference and share their vision for a kinder, healthier future, aligning with their core values: Care, Challenger Mindset, Service, Growing People, and One Team. The ideal candidate believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact.

Requirements

Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening skills are essential job tools
Basic, efficient math skills required.
Organization and attention to detail is essential.
Able to work well with minimal supervision for most of the day.
Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
Must display a respectful, and positive attitude.
Committed to continuous learning as every day presents new information and exciting challenges.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with produce is an asset.
Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

Delegate work to 10-20 employees on the production lines including training, organizing and delegating employees to meet the required performance levels.
Review daily work orders and ensuring packs are completed according to customer specifications.
Oversee the production lines to ensure they are running efficiently; quickly troubleshooting issues to keep the lines moving.
Ensure the lines are ready before commencing each order.
Ensure the lines are properly cleaned after the completion of each order.
Ensure employees are properly trained on all Nature Fresh procedures including workplace health and safety procedures.
Ensure employees work safely at all times and use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or other safety equipment.
Ensure work areas are kept clean and safe from hazards at all times.
Oversee the inventory of packaging materials and re-ordering as required.
Accurately completing all related documentation and paperwork as required by management.
Report operational issues or delays to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
Report employee relation issues to the Production Supervisor so that the Production Supervisor can handle them in a timely and appropriate manner.