Production Line Lead

Job Location: Albert Lea, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $27.05 /hr

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription 
• Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for helping daily operation of the specific production line that is assigned. 
• Basic understanding of the tasks being performed by employees on the production floor 
• Assist the supervisor in maintaining all required compliance with safety, food safety, and HR related topics
• Conduct PPE checks on a daily basis
• Evaluate new hires for the Ramp In Process
• Conduct Ergonomic assessments for new work stations
• Work in a cold environment doing a variety of tasks such as handling raw meat, operating computerized labeling and scale systems, operating machines and slicers, operating forklifts, high reach equipment, and pallet jacks, and cutting raw meat using different tools
• Tools may be used including box knives, knives, and saws
• Must wear personal protective equipment and work within food safety requirements to deliver a safe product to the consumer

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 
• Must be 18 years or older
• Compliance with all safety and food safety, and HR programs, policies, and regulations 
• Ability to work around and with raw meat (beef, pork, chicken, etc.) 
• Ability to work in cold temperatures (between 32-36 degrees) 
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced environment
• Ability to rotate through various positions/tasks
• Ability to lead others through conflict resolution, engagement, and coaching
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Portuguese)
• Prior industrial meat industry work experience with a like competitor
• Prior work history in a production background that deals with speed and repetition
• Previous leadership experience in industrial environment
• Previous Cargill experience
• Work history in the past 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement