Blending Lead Operator - 3rd Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Team Lead to supervise production and coordinate break relief, ensuring line uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include operating department equipment, training staff, completing reports, and enforcing sanitation and quality standards while supporting the Supervisor in planning work shifts. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and work 12-hour shifts, including weekends. This is an on-site role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months experience in a food production/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to consistently lift to 80 lbs.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as Team Lead for the Department Supervisor by leading employees to meet/exceed production standards.
• Learn to operate all equipment and keep the line running during breaks.
• Prepare and complete paperwork using the computer system; oversee reports and checklists.
• Enforce sanitation requirements and ensure compliance by all staff.
• Operates all department equipment as listed.
• Teaches procedures and verifies compliance with scale checks.
• Plan and prepare work assignments and trainings with the Supervisor.
• Assist in ELO verifications.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Typing and reporting

Mathematical problem solving

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Newly Weds Foods in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Team Lead to supervise production and coordinate break relief, ensuring line uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include operating department equipment, training staff, completing reports, and enforcing sanitation and quality standards while supporting the Supervisor in planning work shifts. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and work 12-hour shifts, including weekends. This is an on-site role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.