Operations Lead - Slice - Line 2 - 1st Shift

West Liberty Foods•Tremonton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

West Liberty Foods is hiring an Operations Lead for its production floor in Tremonton, Utah. The Operations Lead serves as a line expert, coaches team members, troubleshoots equipment, and helps ensure products meet quality standards. The role drives production performance and supports safe, compliant operations. The listed base hourly wage is $22.25–$24.75, depending on years of service, with a $1.50-per-hour shift premium. West Liberty Foods manufactures meat and poultry products for grocery stores and restaurant chains. The company describes its mission as converting needs, ideas, and expertise into value for its members, business partners, and consumers. Applicants must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable. Candidates must pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical, and E-Verify. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it aims to provide predictable work schedules, while noting that overtime, weekends, or holidays may sometimes be required to support production of perishable products.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to become certified to operate equipment.
Must be able to problem-solve and perform basic math.
Must be capable of continuous standing and repetitive hand and finger movements at line speed.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, including above the head and below the waist.
Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions.
Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed and adjust quickly to changing demands.
Must practice good personal hygiene.
Must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical, and E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Industry experience is a plus; the company states that it hires based on attitude and potential and trains for skill.

Responsibilities

Drive hour-by-hour line performance by auditing hourly scanning and correcting variances immediately.
Consolidate production data and documentation in the dashboard every two hours, maintaining data accuracy.
Maintain meat quality and temperature standards and complete required HACCP documentation.
Lead setup and teardown of machinery, including installing and removing tooling, dies, and molds.
Manage and adjust production parameters such as pressures, weights, temperatures, sizing, and mix times.
Perform minor equipment adjustments and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.
Operate a powered industrial truck when necessary.
Maintain sanitation across the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.