Weekend Canning Line Production Lead

Fortress Nutrition is growing—and we’re looking for a strong, hands-on Weekend Shift Operations Lead to support and guide our Beverage Canning operations. This is a working leadership role, where you will lead the team on the floor while actively operating equipment and ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and meets quality standards.

About the role

Work 3 days and get paid for 40 hours. Lead weekend operations while earning a full-time paycheck, giving you more flexibility during the week!

Schedule

• Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 3-day work week (36 hours worked, paid for 40 hours minimum)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support line operators in all production activities, including setup and operation of canning line equipment (filler, seamer, packaging, tanks, pumps, etc.)
• Act as a working lead—actively operating equipment while overseeing team performance
• Assign and coordinate daily responsibilities based on production needs in the absence of management
• Monitor production performance, safety, quality, and efficiency metrics
• Ensure all GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards are followed at all times
• Perform and verify quality checks throughout production runs
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating to Maintenance when needed
• Communicate production issues, staffing concerns, and performance updates to leadership
• Complete and oversee production documentation, shift reports, and line paperwork
• Lead shift handoff communication, ensuring continuity between teams
• Support training, coaching, and development of operators
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Operations teams
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency to address issues quickly and keep production running
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of machine operating experience (high-speed packaging preferred)
• 3+ years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of high-speed production line equipment and troubleshooting
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to lead independently without direct supervision
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Must be reliable, accountable, and able to lead by example
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Proven experience coaching, developing, and managing employee performance
• Experience handling disciplinary actions and working with HR on employee relations matters
• Must operate with a high sense of urgency and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, bottling, or canning manufacturing
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in high-volume production environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
• Bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and operating machinery
• Talking, hearing, reaching above shoulders; using hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment

Pay

Starting Pay: $27.00+ (with higher rates offered based on experience and leadership background)

Paid for 40 hours per week, while working only 36 hours

Benefits

• PTO Package
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision (affordable family coverage)
• HSA with Company Contributions
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• And more