Packing Lead - 1st Shift

Legacy Turkey • Melrose, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Turkey is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Packing Lead for the first shift at its Melrose, Minnesota facility. The role supports packing operations and requires learning product specifications, GMP policies, SSOP procedures, and HACCP programs. The Packing Lead must be able to manage people and oversee the department when the Team Leader is absent, verify label supplies and final labels for the assigned shift, and maintain accurate, legible records and required files.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed, from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work takes place in a cool processing environment, typically around 40°F, and may involve seeing natural byproducts at a harvesting facility. Work includes repetitive movements, prolonged standing on concrete floors, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting. The listed pay is $22.83 per hour.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship. Legacy Turkey states that it provides equal employment opportunities without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Speak, read, and write in English and be able to communicate with management.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Plant processing knowledge.
• No performance work actions in the last 6 months.
• No attendance work actions in the last 12 months; the posting specifies three days or less in the last 12 months.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer, without requiring employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Work toward becoming knowledgeable in product specifications, GMP policies, SSOP procedures, and HACCP programs.
• Manage people and oversee the department when the Team Leader is out.
• Verify label supplies and conduct final label verification reviews for the assigned shift.
• Maintain all required files and keep records legible and accurate.
• Work independently and collaboratively with others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of compensation.
• PTO accrual.
• Holiday pay.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed