Team Lead

About the role

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Shift Available: 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote safety, food safety, quality standards, and housekeeping practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for management initiatives, work orders, and team communications
• Safely and efficiently operate site equipment, including bagging machines, shipping systems, and motorized vehicles
• Support onboarding of new employees and contractors, and deliver ongoing training through daily shift handoffs and safety meetings
• Perform approximately 50% of the same tasks as the team being supervised
• Ensure full compliance with all safety rules and regulations

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice
• Have a valid driver’s license or ID
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production-related work
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Forklift certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills for data entry related to label production, and the ability to monitor inventory and shipment completion; experience with warehouse/shipping systems, SAP, or inventory management software
• Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment (e.g., packaging machinery)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner
• Consistently demonstrates strong safety leadership
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish (verbal/written)
• Front-end loader experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts