Backup Lead Quality Grader - 2nd Shift

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc.•Town of Alto, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Quality Grader Lead (backup). As a Quality Grader Lead (backup), you will be responsible for grading, sorting, and classifying potatoes by size, weight, color, and condition. When the Quality Grader Lead is not working, you will act as the Quality Grader Lead.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software
Prolonged periods standing and walking
Various repetitive movements and good manual dexterity to perform required tasks
Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
Expected to remain alert and attentive
Good eyesight to ensure that potatoes are being graded to the best of the employee’s ability
Stairs will need to be climbed throughout the day to access the grading line
Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
Occasionally will need to lift up to 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a shift lead preferred

Responsibilities

Train new Quality Grader’s using the Company’s grading standards
Supervise with the set-up of bins and the changing of bins throughout the day
Inform Management of any quality problems with the product
Ensure employees have a full workload by scheduling production lines
Sort between inferior or defective products and acceptable products place in proper bins for further processing
Maintain clean workspace by following master sanitation schedule each day
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned