Production Line Lead

Position: Production Finish Shift Line Lead

Reports To: Production Manager

Back-up: Production Manager & Line Staff

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Third Street Inc, a chai and iced tea manufacturer located in beautiful Louisville Colorado is hiring a Production Line Lead to oversee the bottling activities of our small-batch manufacturing plant. They will function as the champion for all activities to complete the day’s work and those activities to prepare for the next day’s work.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Operate multiple stations on bottling line (bottle loading, capping, labeling & coding, case packing, palletizing, etc.)
• Coordinate line operators to ensure coverage of all stations on bottling line.
• Rotate staff breaks and lunches when needed.
• Assist with running production shifts and serve as back up to production supervisor as needed.
• Complete beginning and end of shift activities, such as but not limited to setting up the equipment, completing production, cleaning, change overs, and paperwork.
• Train temporary staff on safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety requirements, production equipment, tasks, relevant procedures, and use of the time clock.
• Enforce and model all company policies.
• Consistently adhere to and display required safety behaviors and guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and Food Safety standards
• Support the execution and implementation of Food Safety programs.
• Independently maintain and troubleshoot all bottling line equipment to required specifications and recommendations, as needed and on a preventive basis.
• Lead timely and accurate line changeovers, cleaning & sanitation of equipment to coincide with needs of production schedule.
• Complete documentation related to manufacturing process (includes but not limited to bottling & batching records, CIP records, Sanitation documents, etc.)
• Participate in monthly inventory physical counts – liaison with accounting to resolve discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work on site 6:45am to 4pm Monday-Friday and overtime as needed.
• 2 yrs experience in a food production environment
• 2 yrs experience in personnel management
• Previous experience running & maintaining a bottling & brewing line preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude & hands-on ability to facilitate repair of breakdowns and source needed parts.
• High school completion or GED required.
• Solid organizational & communication skills
• Must have ability to multi-task and manage several people at the same time.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team.
• Must have ability to obtain forklift and HACCP certification.
• Must have ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Proficiency in Spanish desired

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Production Environment: 2 years (Preferred)
• personnel management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22