LEAD II - grade 6

113 George's Chicken; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

George’s Chicken is seeking a Lead II to assist with setup, adjust, maintain, and configure processing equipment, and to communicate with live production or debone teams and supervisors, completing required paperwork.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment readiness, overseeing changeovers, and ensuring proper coding and documentation throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Previous poultry processing experience preferred.
• No formal education required.
• Ability to complete required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Turns on equipment at the start of each shift and shuts down at the end.
• Perform visual inspections and document run to ensure defect-free work.
• Monitor material flow through the machine.
• Do minor package changeovers and switch to proper raw material.
• Ensure equipment is on and conveyors are running before starting a run.
• Verify correct coding on boxes/trays, cases and graphics where applicable.
• Clear machine of products at end of each run and shift.
• Assist in relieving machine operators for breaks.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Poultry processing experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY: The Lead II is responsible for assisting with set up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications, and regular communication with live production or debone team members and supervisors and the completion of required paperwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Turns on equipment at the beginning of shift and shuts down equipment at the end.
• Must do visual inspections and complete documentation during the run to insure defect free work.
• Monitor the flow of materials through machine.
• Performs minor package changeovers on equipment as required, as well as change-over to proper raw material.
• Ensure that all equipment is on and functioning properly prior to starting a run; all conveyors are on.
• Must ensure proper coding is on the boxes/trays, cases and if applicable the graphics are acceptable.
• Clear machine of all products at end of each run and at the end of shift.
• Assist in relieving machine operators for breaks.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will/will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required None Preferred Previous poultry processing experience

George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans Welcome to George’s! We are excited you are here. For over 100 years, we have been passionate about producing high-quality, nutritious chicken products. Want to know our secret ingredient? Our people. Behind every success story, & company milestone, our people lead the way. As a multi-generational, family-owned company, we believe that "family" extends beyond traditional boundaries. Here, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and be recognized for your hard work. Our products are beloved across the United States, reaching countless families through restaurant chains. At George’s, you have the chance of becoming a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally while also seeing the influence of your work on a global scale. Welcome to George’s, where you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of our family. We’re excited to grow together with you!