QUALITY GRADER LEAD - First Shift - New Shed

About the role

Join Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc., a company dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Grader Line Lead to oversee the daily operations of our grading line, support team development, and uphold our commitment to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the grading line and assisting in the supervision of grading personnel.
• Train new Quality Grader’s using the Company’s grading standards.
• Supervise with the set-up of bins and the changing of bins throughout the day.
• Inform Management of any quality problems with the product.
• Ensure employees have a full workload by scheduling production lines.
• Sort between inferior or defective products and acceptable products place in proper bins for further processing.
• Maintain clean workspace by following master sanitation schedule each day.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a shift lead preferred.
• Required Skills And Abilities:
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team.
  • Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Variety of repetitive movements and good manual dexterity to perform required tasks.
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes.
• Remain alert and attentive.
• Good eyesight to ensure that potatoes are being graded to the best of the employee’s ability.
• Stairs will need to be climbed throughout the day to access the grading line.
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas.
• Occasionally will need to lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday
First Shift - 5:45 am - 2:30 pm