2nd Shift Pump and Tumble Lead

Michigan Turkey Producers; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers in Wyoming, MI, is seeking a 2nd Shift Pump and Tumble Lead for a hands-on leadership position in our production operation. The role involves overseeing processes and associates, ensuring equipment functions, and line readiness.

The ideal candidate has 0–1 year of experience, proven leadership, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. English is required; Spanish is a plus. Safety, attendance, and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in this position.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Able to work with minimal daily supervision.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must understand and communicate in English; Spanish speaking ability is a plus.
• Must follow HACCP/USDA rules and procedures.
• Must maintain excellent attendance and keep good records.
• Able to fill in the foreman role in absence.
• Able to work in a team and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leadership and management of processes and associates, ensuring equipment works and line starts on time.
• Arrive 30 minutes before shift to set up and operate equipment.
• Assist foreman in line startup and associate placement.
• Monitor absenteeism and adjust line accordingly.
• Enforce USDA, OSHA, MIOSHA, HACCP and GMFP requirements.
• Train new associates in job duties and safety practices.
• Perform other tasks assigned by foreman.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Follow instructions

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Back-up foreman

Job description

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2nd Shift Pump and Tumble Lead

MTP Full Time Manual Labor Wyoming, MI, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1291

Essential Functions of role:

This is “hands on” Leadership production operation role.

• Meeting USDA and Company standards and under the supervision of a foreman, assists with overseeing the leadership and management of the processes and associates. Making sure that all equipment is working properly and that the line starts on time. Assist with making certain daily production and associates are performing as expected to meet customer, departmental and organizational needs and expectation.
• Start ½ an hour before shift to set up and operate equipment before shift starts.
• Assist foreman in start up of line production and associate placement
• Check for absenteeism’s or vacation and set line accordingly
• Making sure that associates are informed and follow the rules, polices and procedures for USDA, OSHA, MIOSHA, HACCP and GMFP (good manufacture procedures)
• Teaching associates the importance of working safe and in a team environment
• Train new associates in job duties
• And other tasks assigned by hi/her foreman

Qualifications:

• Must have 0-1 years of experience in this position
• Must have proven leadership skills
• Must be able to work with minimal daily supervision
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to understand and communicate the English language
• Spanish speaking ability a definite plus
• Must be able and implement all the rules and procedures established by the HACCP program and must be able to work very closely with U.S.D.A.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform all jobs in the department
• Must be able to fill in the role of foreman in his/her absence
• Must be able to understand the English and Spanish languages
• Must be able to work safely
• Must maintain excellent attendance
• Must be able to maintain good records of all production
• Must be able to perform other tasks assigned by foreman
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to and must wear necessary Personal Protective Wear required while performing role:
• Protective Eye Wear
• Hard Hat
• Protective Coat (clothing protector)
• Forearm protection
• Plastics gloves
• Plastic aprons

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Using hands and fingers, must be able to perform all tasks for white meat areas
• Must be able to obtain a Hi-lo driver license
• Must be able to use knives (wiser and regular) on the line
• Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and stand for 8 hours or the duration of the shift, in a wet cold environment.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.

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