The Group Leader position is production position, performing a variety of tasks: supplying the "Line" with the proper items needed to run production in an uninterrupted fashion in addition to supervision of line personnel, product quality inspection; feeding cheese onto production line for wrapping; weighing; trimming; packing wrapped cheese into boxes; stacking boxes on pallets; and basic cleanup/sweeping.
CORE HOURS 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices/SQF and established safety rules and regulations Regular and punctual attendanceSet up of scale, operate scale to weigh product for packagingTrim product for exact weightFinal product inspection (packaging integrity, proper code dates, etc.)Determine quantity of product to be packaged and pack product in boxesStack boxes on pallets according to established patternMust be able to work five and six days per week; must be able to work overtime and/or on different shifts when neededGive and accept constructive criticism, not creating but resolving conflictMust be able to meet the physical requirements set forth belowCapable of working in food processing environmentPossess an adequate comprehension on the English language reading, math, and communication skills.Capable of working with others in a team environmentOther duties as assigned by supervisorKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must possess reading, math and communication skills, in addition to the ability and motivation to learn, all for the purpose of problem solving, decision making, and team building. Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent preferred . Education beyond High School would be a plus. Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work inside a clean manufacturing environment. Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift 25 pounds frequently and 45 pounds occasionally.
This job posting is meant to give an overview of the available position. This does not cover every detail of expectations of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time. Normal operations are Monday thru Friday, with a Monday night start for our third shift. Saturday work may be required depending on production needs. Saturdays are usually six hour shifts. All work performed in excess of 8 hours in any work day or 40 hours straight time in any work week shall be compensated at the rate of time and one half your straight time rate.
