Production Lead

Job Summary
As a Production Lead in the food industry, you will oversee the production process in a food processing plant, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and maintaining high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities
-Oversee and train production team members and temporary associates working on specified production lines.

-Ensure all production records are properly maintained.

-Monitor production line operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

-Start the machine, engage the feed, and observe the operation.

-Move equipment controls and guides to adjust the machine.

-Determine work procedures and expedite workflow.

-Meet production goals.

- Examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

- Coordinate equipment startups and shutdowns.

-Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

-Monitor quality assurance.

-Operate forklift or electric pallet jack.

-Since this is a relatively specialized position and very few people can perform the tasks required for this position, regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this department

Skills
-High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or two years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery.

-Basic Arithmetic.

-Read, write, and speak English. (Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.)

-Ability to work 40-50 or more hours per week.

-Ability to work weekends as needed.

-Ability to wear protective smocks, hats, gloves, sleeve guards, hairnets, rubber boots and at times cut-resistant gloves.

-Ability to perform routine repetitive work.

-Ability to lift up to 35 pounds frequently for several hours or during the entire shift.

-Ability to operate forklift and electric pallet jack.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Food management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Durant, OK 74701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durant, OK 74701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20