Production Lead- Clean Room (bilingual a plus)

Gleaners Food Bank Of I•Indianapolis, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The PPC Line Lead is responsible for the safe and effective packaging of bulk foods (primarily poultry, beef, and pork). This work is primarily done in refrigerated and frozen areas of the warehouse. The PPC line lead is responsible for adhering to all food safety regulations, ensuring the efficient production of finished packages, and making sure production deadlines are kept. A strong attention to detail is critical as the PPC line lead is responsible for checking the quality of all products, both inputs and finished. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience performing food production or warehouse functions.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication skills
Ability to read, write and to understand instructions
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors
Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records
Understands warehouse inventory
Commitment to a service-oriented organization where team building and collaboration are paramount
Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis
Maintain a positive attitude
Ability to execute instructions with exacting (100% compliance) attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bilingual desired (Spanish/English)
Previous experience and/or training in supervision or team lead level desired
Forklift certification (or ability to be certified) preferred

Responsibilities

Primary Functions will be to help guide and assist all Protein Processing Center (PPC) staff in daily functions.
Ability to perform, train, and fill in for each position in the PPC as needed.
Work with supervisors to coordinate tasks for the PPC.
Operate machinery such as but not limited to labeler, scale, thermoformer, wrapper, conveyors, and pallet dumper.
Ensure the smooth, efficient, and sanitary operation of the PPC repackaging program, including training and quality control.
Lead the production team in repackaging temperature-controlled products. This will involve leading staff to pack boxes, picking products to be packed, recording finished cases, trash, and doing constant quality checks.
Guide and assist the team in cleaning and sanitation of PPC room and equipment.
Monitoring production process, verification, and documentation as needed.
Assist in track attendance of the PPC production team.
Motivate staff to be an effective part of the Gleaners team working together to achieve the organization’s goals.
Conducts Pre-Operational duties including ATP testing and micro swabbing.
Perform various warehouse functions including product receipt, put-away, replenishment, order-fulfillment, box production, and cycle count.
Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
Change tasks and assignments as the needs of our operations dictate.
Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
Operate PIT equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.
Active participant of HACCP team to ensure food safety of the process and product.
All other duties as assigned.