Packing Lead - 1st shift

Legacy Turkey • Melrose, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Turkey is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Packing Lead in Melrose, Minnesota. The Packing Lead works on the first shift, Monday through Friday and weekends as needed, from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. The role includes working in a cool processing environment and overseeing the department when the Team Leader is absent. The pay range is $22.83 per hour.

The Packing Lead is expected to work toward becoming knowledgeable in product specifications, GMP policies, SSOP procedures, and HACCP programs. Duties include verifying label supplies, reviewing final labels for the assigned shift, and maintaining required files and accurate, legible records. The position requires working independently and with others, and may involve people-management responsibilities.

Most positions operate at approximately 40°F, with variation by process. As a harvesting facility, natural byproducts such as blood or internal materials may be visible. Work involves repetitive motion, standing on concrete floors for 8–10 hours, and lifting. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

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 (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 and must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Responsibilities

• Work toward becoming knowledgeable in product specifications, GMP policies, SSOP procedures, and HACCP programs.
• Handle people-management responsibilities and manage the department when the Team Leader is out.
• Verify label supplies and review final labels 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.
• Company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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