Production Associate Lead - 1st Shift

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Safeguards the quality of the products according to the product specification of QA and USDA.
• Maintains smooth operation of all equipment throughout the departments.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Minimum Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in a production environment preferred.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
• Able to stand for several hours.
• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

Benefits

• Base rate of $19.50 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.
• Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
• Competitive benefits package including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.