Line Lead 6AM-6PM Alternative Schedule

The Line Lead

• Operate packaging equipment and coordinate production on assigned lines.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate retail shreds horizontal form fill and seal packaging machines, food service vertical form fill and seal packaging machines, chunk and bar horizontal overwrap packaging machines and all production support equipment.
• Set-up and operate in-line zipper applicators.
• Keep track of in-process and completed production ensuring orders are properly filled.
• Determine the amount of cheese needed to be provided to the line for order completion.
• Ensure correct completion of all packaging specifications including cheese type, shred style, package weight, date coding, film, labels, stickers, and all added ingredients.
• Maintain accurate records of film and all product ingredient usage.
• Maintain accurate documentation/data entry of packaging equipment efficiency and associated production line downtime.
• Execute and document all quality control checks, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Desire to continuously improve product quality.
• Desire to continuously improve individual operator skills.
• Professionalism and ability to work with all production and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to visually inspect packaging materials and finished packages to ensure quality standards are met.
• Able to lift and carry 74 pounds regularly.
• Able to read and comprehend safety warnings and directives related to machinery and production processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Skills

• Basic mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Desire to continuously improve product quality.
• Desire to continuously improve individual operator skills.
• Professionalism and ability to work with all production and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to visually inspect packaging materials and finished packages to ensure quality standards are met.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match).
• Vacation time off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays).
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents.
• Incentive and incentive programs (tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more).
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more).
• Green sustainability initiatives.
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology-driven training and development programs.
• Company-paid uniforms and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone.
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more).

Pay

• Starting wage begins at $27.89/hour with the opportunity to earn up to $32.93/hour.
• Incentive bonus program where you can earn up to 6% of your gross earnings annually.

Schedule

• 12 hours per week, 3-4 days per week, full-time schedule.