2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION LEAD- (GRINDS) $25 PER HOUR

empirepacking; Glendale (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Better Futures Program

Onsite Cafeteria

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS is seeking an hourly Production Lead for 2nd shift to oversee a team on the production floor. The role focuses on meeting safety, quality, and productivity targets while maintaining clear communication across departments.

You will coaching teammates, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and support scheduling, sanitation, and continuous improvement. This position requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and the ability to work in a cold food processing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiar with GMP and HACCP programs; certifications a plus.
• Strong coaching, training, and disciplinary abilities.
• Proficient in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Good math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly members to achieve targets safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and quality.
• Provide training and enforce GMP/HACCP compliance.
• Maintain sanitation and product quality; monitor schedule and reduce waste.
• May take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Training & coaching

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Quality awareness

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Production Lead

JBS is seeking an hourly Production Lead 2nd shift Team Member! Position starts at $24 per hour with a $1 shift differential.

Benefits Include

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Career development opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Leading a team of hourly team members to achieve business results.
• a. Achieves targets in a safe and efficient manner.
• b. Coordinates activities with production, procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and quality departments to achieve and sustain results.
• c. Supports team members by maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
• d. Maintains an engaged and team-oriented workforce.
• 2. Provides Support to Company Policies and Procedures.
• a. Creates an environment that expresses concern and consistency toward all team members.
• b. Promotes cooperation and dedication to superior workmanship among all team members.
• c. Provides training for team members on company policies, rules, regulations and job specific duties and responsibilities.
• d. Monitors and enforces adherence to GMP's and specifications.
• Maintains high levels of sanitation, housekeeping and product quality.
• e. Follow daily work schedule and reports variances.
• f. Encourages best use of energy and resources with minimal waste.
• 3. May assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazarded Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. SQF, GMP, and HACCP certification a plus.
• Must be able to motivate a diverse workforce and lead by example. Must be able to coach, train, and take corrective action, including discipline, when appropriate.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and possess a problem-solving mentality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Good math skills

Work Environment

ACTIVITIES: May require working on feet for long hours, bending, and stooping.

HEARING: Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

REPETITIVE MOTION: Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES: Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, products, or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to work for long hours in a food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for the majority of their work days.

About JBS

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our Core Values

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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