Manufacturing - Mix Station Team Lead 2nd - Mrs Gerry's Kitchen : Job Details

ABOUT THE COMPANYMrs. Gerry's was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mrs. Gerry's is a premier salad and side manufacturer and offers 120 different products which are sold coast to coast. We are looking for great team members who desire a friendly work environment andwant to learn how we create delicious fresh potato salad, warm mashed potatoes, cold pasta salads, zesty dips and more. Our products enable families and friends to celebrate around the dinner or picnic table every day. STARTING WAGE: $24.00HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the possibility of overtimeDAYS: Monday - FridaySTATUS: Non-ExemptSUMMARYSecond Shift Team Leader will be responsible for the various jobs associated with the production and sanitation of the south end of the building.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Know and follow HACCP and SQF programs.
• Know and follow all Food and Safety procedures.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow all Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Know and follow all Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment. For more information see policy.
• Assist and train in production activities to help insure it is running smoothly and quality is being met.
• Help with the training in sanitation, chemicals, and positions within the department.
• Watch for and enforce safety procedures around the plant.
• Support and bring ideas to help create and support management decisions.
• Promote a positive work environment, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the compliance to production standards and product yields and communication of results to team members.
• Know the proper way to assemble all equipment in area, be available to help at any time.
• Properly inspect all machines before Pre-op

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job directly supervises all personnel involved in the production, packaging, and sanitation of Mrs. Gerry's products and equipment. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to think of ways to make jobs more efficient and productive. Help maximize profitability to produce the highest quality products.
• Experience in processing is essential.
• Ability to lead others, accept responsibility, hold team accountable, resolve conflict, and present solutions to production challenges.
• General math capabilities; add subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new software as needed.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Employee must have or willing and capable of obtaining forklift and pallet jack licenses.
• Employee should be trained to preform first aid and CPR.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk push, or pull, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and push or pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (team lift) and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (team lift). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to extreme cold and heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally working in high, precarious places, may encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.FACILITY ALERGENSAt Mrs. Gerry's, our facility may process items that contain eggs, milk, wheat, soy, fish, crustacea, and tree nuts.EEO STATEMENTMrs. Gerry's is an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you do your best work. We are committed to providing these opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, or Veteran status. EMPLOYEE DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND CANNABIS FREE WORKPLACE AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICYMrs. Gerry's has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol, drug, and cannabis misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Mrs. Gerry's employees, visitors, customers, and consumers as well as to the security of the company's equipment, vehicles, facilities, property, and products. For these reasons, Mrs. Gerry's will conduct pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident drug screens. Pre-employment drug testing and background screen is required.