Lead Person - Fabrication

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.

About the role

As Lead Person - Fabrication, you will oversee operations to provide day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to ensure production efficiencies are met hourly. You will evaluate department work performance and inform the supervisor if action is needed. You will step in and perform production positions in your area of responsibility to keep production flowing and to provide breaks as needed. You will support cost reduction efforts and communicate with other departments to maintain product flow. You will also complete required paperwork.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day department activities to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Evaluate department work performance and report issues to the supervisor.
• Perform production tasks to maintain workflow and provide breaks as needed.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure smooth product flow.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures (warm, hot, humid, cold, wet) and on slippery surfaces at varied heights around moving equipment, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday, including daily overtime as required.
• Start times and hours vary based on production needs.
• Must successfully complete training in:
  • Safety
  • Safe Quality Food (SQF)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Food defense

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.
• Prior production experience.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid holidays
• Ongoing learning and training programs for career growth.

Pay

Base hourly range of $25.40 per hour.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday with daily overtime as required.
• Start times and hours vary based on production needs.

Long Prairie, Minnesota, offers a high quality of life with access to recreational areas, museums, scenic golf courses, historic buildings, and year-round community events. The area features well-kept trails, Lake Charlotte Beach, and is a short drive from the Twin Cities and Mall of America.