Production Line Lead

What This Role Is All About

We are looking for Line Leads on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI. Schedule Options: Line Leads arrives to the line 15+ minutes early prepared for the shift. 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2nd Shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Duties

• Regularly handle bags of product that are at least 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.)
• Ensure safety protocols and GMP procedures are adhered to; going over policies with production operators and staffing employees as needed.
• Check blend sheet paperwork to make sure the proper components are being used (bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.), confirm that lot numbers match on product, labels, and paperwork.
• Complete pre-operation inspection log on Daily Production Record.
• Review production schedule for assigned line and check all necessary items:
• Check batched materials to ensure they are signed off by Quality Assurance and staged in proper order based on schedule.
• Ensure any special components are available as needed (oil, oil sprayer, tote dump, type of bags, etc.).
• Communicate with assigned line crew regarding daily schedule.
• Cooking packaging needs (proper size, type, and timing) with appropriate batching employee.
• Ensure metal detector and sifter checks are being completed by a qualified operator at required frequencies.
• Check tare weight of scale and ensure tare weight is being maintained during packaging process.
• Assign employees to specific workstations and inform supervisor of any absences and/or line problems as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and line.
• Operate forklift, if forklift-operating requirements met.
• Read ingredients and count how many bags are on a pallet.
• Palletize product as it comes off the various production lines.
• Train new production line workers on all lines.

Where You'll Be Working

Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site here for more information on local events.