Pet Food Lead 3rd Shift

JBS Foods•Russellville, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Pet Food Lead supports management and production employees in pet food operations. The role assists with employee placement and training, gathering information, maintaining quality standards, production communications, and departmental written records. The lead also helps employees with short breaks, maintaining work areas, understanding company policies and procedures, and production communications. The position is based in Russellville, Alabama, and is listed for the third shift. Pay is $19.25 per hour plus a $2.00 night-shift differential. The employee must be willing to work all scheduled hours and perform other duties as directed by supervision. The job requires working in a damp area at 40–65°F for up to 10 hours, along with the physical activities described in the requirements.

Requirements

  • Experience in pet food operations.
  • Experience in mechanical operations.
  • Some electronic and computer background is a plus.
  • Willingness to work all scheduled hours.
  • Ability to perform simple math.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must pass the stated physical requirements with or without accommodations.
  • Repetitive full extension of the arms to shoulder height, and repetitive elbow, wrist, hand, and finger motion.
  • Ability to lift up to 90 pounds at least 30 times per 4.5-hour period, from floor level to a maximum height of 6 feet.
  • Ability to stand for at least 4.5 hours in a work area or walk distances longer than 100 feet while covering an area exceeding 45,000 square feet.
  • Ability to withstand a damp work area at 40–65°F for a period of 10 hours.
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

  • Some electronic and computer background.

Responsibilities

  • Assist management with employee placement and training.
  • Assist management in gathering information.
  • Help maintain quality standards.
  • Maintain good communication concerning production.
  • Maintain written records for the department.
  • Assist employees in administering short breaks.
  • Assist employees in maintaining work areas.
  • Explain company policies and procedures to employees.
  • Maintain good communication concerning production with employees.
  • Perform other duties as outlined by supervision.
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