Lead, Production

Performance Foods; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a production-focused team member to set up and maintain line equipment, monitor workflows, and support a safe, efficient production environment in Greensboro, NC.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of warehouse or production experience, basic computer skills (Outlook/Excel), and familiarity with SAP. The role involves working in a cold environment and requires reliable, consistent job history.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years warehouse and/or production work experience.
• Ability to work in cold environments.
• Consistent job history.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain line equipment; monitor process and assist production personnel.
• Coordinate production personnel work and training; relieve breaks.
• Perform startup checks, monitor quality checks and packaging changes.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform basic repairs; adjust components as needed.
• Assist with line supply, packaging, and housekeeping; complete required paperwork.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Production line basics

Safety awareness

Cold environment work

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

SAP

Job description

Company Description:

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 4,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Set-up and maintain line equipment, monitor the process, direct, facilitate and assist production line personnel with the preparation and packaging products observing all safety regulations and ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Coordinate Production personnel work for assigned area. Assist in Production personnel training. Relieve Production personnel for breaks. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork verify ingredients / supplies / packaging and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Coordinate Production personnel work for area. Assist in Production personnel training. Relieve Production personnel for breaks.
• Set-up / assemble line equipment in accordance with the work order, perform metal detector checks and start up the line. Monitor the process, complete quality checks, change label rolls, check packaging and finished cases as required.
• Troubleshoot problems, make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, change harp assembles and blades, as needed.
• Facilitate production, maintain the scale area, assist with line supply and assist line personnel (un-box / reduction / palletize).
• Remove trash and dunnage and clean spills as required.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork. Complete reports (downtime, production, lot numbers, quality checks) and assist Maintenance personnel with repairs and as needed.
• Able enforce rules, work performance and safety regulations to team members
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years warehouse and / or production work experience.
• Ability to work in cold environments
• Consistent job history

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Proficient computer skills, including outlook, excel, and SAP
• Warehouse and / or production work experience; team lead experience.
• Experience with Inventory and storage processes within a production plant
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.