About The Position

JBS is seeking an hourly Production Lead for the second shift at Empire Packing. The position starts at $24 per hour, with an additional $1 shift differential. The Production Lead guides hourly team members in meeting business results safely and efficiently, coordinates work across production and support departments, and maintains a visible presence on the production floor. The role also supports company policies and procedures, provides training, and helps maintain sanitation, housekeeping, and product quality standards in a food-processing environment. The work may involve standing for long periods, bending and stooping, repetitive use of the wrists, hands, or fingers, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees work for long hours in wet, damp, and cold conditions, frequently around 34 degrees, for most of the workday.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs.
  • Ability to motivate a diverse workforce and lead by example.
  • Ability to coach and train employees and take corrective action, including discipline, when appropriate.
  • Critical-thinking skills and a problem-solving mentality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good math skills.
  • Ability to work long hours in a food-processing environment that is wet, damp, and cold, frequently around 34 degrees.
  • Ability to stand for long hours, bend and stoop, and regularly use wrists, hands, or fingers repetitively.
  • Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • SQF, GMP, and HACCP certification.
  • Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of hourly employees to achieve business results safely and efficiently.
  • Coordinate activities with production, procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and quality departments to achieve and sustain results.
  • Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to support team members and foster an engaged, team-oriented workforce.
  • Promote a consistent and considerate work environment, cooperation, and dedication to high-quality workmanship.
  • Train team members on company policies, rules, regulations, and job-specific duties and responsibilities.
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and specifications, and maintain sanitation, housekeeping, and product quality.
  • Follow the daily work schedule and report variances.
  • Encourage efficient use of energy and resources while minimizing waste.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Better Futures Program.
  • Onsite cafeteria.
  • Career development opportunities.
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