CLAMS TEAM LEAD

Why Palmer Food Services

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well‑being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team – because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

What We Value

• Honesty & Integrity
• Service & Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Family & Community
• Dependability & Loyalty
• Compassion

Roles and Responsibilities

• Live the company’s values by displaying our high standard characteristics and behaviors that lead to our collective success as outlined in our Values in Action.
• Lead by example and champion our Values in Action.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Clams Associates, including tasks such as measuring and mixing ingredients accurately, assembling the Clams Casino dishes, ensuring proper storage of ingredients and adhering to all safety and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all clam equipment.
• Ensure proper product flow, rotation, packaging, labeling, and boxing, keeping FIFO practices in place, and ensuring the workspace is neat and organized.
• Monitor inventory levels of clams, ingredients, packaging materials, and production supplies to maintain adequate stock for daily operations.
• Ensure all team members follow Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) and safety regulations at all times, maintaining compliance with federal processing guidelines.
• Assist with managing inventory by coordinating put‑aways, picks, & pulls, including retrieving products from the cooler, freezer, and holding areas.
• Manage product transfers and retrievals to and from different storage areas.
• Monitor production quality to prevent out‑of‑specification products and take corrective action when necessary.
• Track production metrics and ensure accurate record‑keeping, including WIP sheets for all products used during production.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to Clam Associates, ensuring high performance and addressing any challenges that arise.
• Troubleshoot any production line issues or equipment malfunctions and work with maintenance and management to resolve.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to adjust schedules or priorities as needed based on production demand and operational changes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process optimizations to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or a similar environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience working with HACCP protocols and a solid understanding of food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment (42 °F).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prevent production line issues.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with packaging machines like Dixie Skin Pack, Multipack/pouch forming, and vacuum sealing machines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and train teams effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Pay

$24.00 – $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, twist, stoop, bend, kneel, sit and squat.
• Must be able to use hands to pick, handle, feel, finger; reach with hands and arms, pull and push trays with product, levers and boxes.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Possess normal vision with or without correction and able to distinguish colors.
• Possess fluent speech in English, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out job functions.
• Must be able to read and comprehend work‑related materials, numerical data and diagrams.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 70 pounds using correct lifting techniques.
• Must be able to stand and walk on feet all day, except for scheduled breaks.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment at 38‑42 °F.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Eligibility for Annual Profit‑Sharing Bonus
• 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
• Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
• Employee Appreciation Events
• And much more