Shift Lead Operator
Experience / Qualification Level: - Advanced or senior-level operator. - Typically 5+ years of experience and demonstrated mastery of Crush operations. Proven experience leading small teams and holding other accountable while achieving measured goals.
Role Expectations: - Serve as a highly trusted operator in complex or high-variability situations. - Assist with troubleshooting, process optimization, and operational problem-solving. - Support training, coaching, and skill development of other operators. - Act as a resource for leadership during process changes, startups, or abnormal conditions.
Food Safety, GMP & Compliance Responsibilities (All Levels)
- Follow all GMPs, SOPs, and food safety requirements applicable to production activities.
- Identify and report food safety or quality risks immediately.
- Ensure work practices protect product integrity and consumer safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (All Levels)
- Operate Crush processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and safety requirements.
- Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and product quality parameters.
- Perform routine in-process checks, documentation, and recordkeeping accurately and timely.
- Identify, respond to, and escalate process deviations, equipment issues, or food safety concerns.
- Perform routine sanitation, housekeeping, and basic maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Support receiving and load-out activities related to production operations as required.
- Follow all safety policies, including lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, and food safety requirements. Qualifications
- Required
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic math, documentation, and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Prior experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or process awareness.
- Manufacturing and plant environment with exposure to noise, temperature variation, moving equipment, dust, and odors.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 100 lbs.
- Could require shift work, overtime, and off-shift coverage based on operational needs.
- Reports to: Production Supervisor, or Site Leadership, as designated
- Full-Time | Hourly
- This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve. Production Operators are expected to comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.