ARGO Plant - Team Leader Relief (Off Shift)

About Us

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of one of the world’s largest food companies, empowering us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.

About the Role

The Team Leader Relief of a production line is responsible for the team which encompasses personnel from the unloader to the finished pallet. The Team Leader Relief will be responsible for overall safety, quality, and productivity results. This role performs changeovers, troubleshooting, and on-line repairs during production. The Team Leader Relief will report to maintenance with a dotted line to production. When not scheduled as a team leader, they will assume the job duties of a line mechanic.

Starting Team Lead Relief positions will likely work the plant's 3rd shift: 11pm to 7am CST, Monday-Friday. There may be a need to work any off shift; 2nd and 3rd shifts provide shift pay differential. Weekend shift work may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per SOPs (standard operating procedures) and create/update such documents as required.
• Perform necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation of all equipment starting with the unloading equipment through the take-off lanes.
• Conduct quality control checks in accordance with ACH Foods policy, with the assistance of line operators to correct deficiencies as required.
• Change filters and oil flow valves for scheduled product changeovers and control inlet oil and outlet dump tank.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals.
• Participate in the identification of root cause and document findings in the downtime tracking system; document any adjustments made to equipment in the logbook.
• Generate future corrective lists to minimize future downtime in logbook.
• Perform changeovers, which can include but are not limited to container size, cleaner, filler, capper, rails after depalletizer through the line and up to the palletizer.
• Assist materials coordinator in correctly changing over case packer.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) as needed.
• Provide aid to line operators and material coordinator to ensure proper amounts of packaging supplies for all changeovers.
• Perform repairs on any equipment from truck unloading through product storage.
• Ensure proper line area GMP (good manufacturing practices) and sanitation is taking place.
• Assist with training new and existing operators to perform their assigned duties on the line.
• Lead and participate in focused improvement events to drive improved line performance.
• Perform other duties assigned by production/maintenance supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education (i.e., GED).
• 3 to 5 years of industrial experience, preferably in a food manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Must be an experienced operator with the ability to perform skilled mechanical adjustments and possess strong leadership aptitude.
• Journeyman Mechanic skills required.
• Training in mechanical systems including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, plumbing, and piping systems. Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds, as required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

This position is subject to a mechanical skill competency test to assist in determining qualifications, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Free Vision Insurance
• 100% 401(k) Matching Program
• On-site Gym

Pay

Pay rate for this role is $38.40 per hour, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting rate for this position is aligned with the pay rate structure for the full rate of the job.

Schedule

Starting Team Lead Relief positions will likely work the 3rd shift: 11pm to 7am CST, Monday-Friday. There may be a need to work any off shift; 2nd and 3rd shifts provide shift pay differential. Weekend shift work may also be required.