Lead - Production

BG Foods; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Telemedicine

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BG Foods in Maryland is seeking a production line worker to set up lines, ensure materials availability and yield accuracy, and enforce PPE and GMP rules. You will train new staff, coordinate with maintenance and QA, and ensure safe, compliant line operations.

You will also handle changeovers, paperwork, and safety reporting while supporting food safety and quality programs in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and team-oriented, aligned with company objectives.
• Ability to learn each equipment on the line for training new staff.
• Motivate and guide others, proficient with MS Office.
• Forklift operation and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up line with guards and verify materials for the day’s run.
• Enforce PPE, GMP practices, and coach staff on work rules.
• Train new employees and re-train when positions change.
• Notify maintenance or QA of issues; complete paperwork correctly.
• Maintain clean, safe area and coordinate with supervisors on changeovers.
• Follow food safety/quality policies and report problems promptly.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Equipment training

Motivate others

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Responsibilities:

Ensure the line is set up and ready with all guards in place before start-up. Verify the availability of all materials needed for that day’s production run and account for material/product loss (yield variances). Conduct all work requirements by all applicable company policies and work rules. Responsible for all employees while assigned to the line. Ensure and enforce that all employees are wearing proper PPE, following GMP practices, etc., and hold employees accountable for work rule violations. Train new employees on their respective positions on the line and ensure all applicable JSA’s trained before starting assignment. Train employees on JSA’s as employees are moved from one position to another before starting new assignments. Notify maintenance immediately of any problems that may occur. Notify QA of any out-of-spec product or labeling issues that may occur. Complete all required paperwork correctly. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Ensure timely changeovers when required. Work safely and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to the supervisor immediately. Responsible for ensuring food safety/quality policies are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of their realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action. Responsible for making sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely. All other duties as required.

Experience, Skills, Education:

The self-motivated and team-oriented individual identifies with company objectives and can work with minimal supervision. Ability to learn each piece of equipment on the line assigned to facilitate training new employees. Ability to motivate and guide others. Microsoft Office user (Outlook, Excel). Ability to operate a forklift. Basic math skills.

Physical Requirements:

Plant environment. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. – if an accommodation is necessary please notify Human Resources in advance of the interview. Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping. Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to adjust machine parts and computer operations. Must be flexible to work hours outside of regular schedule as needed.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $18.65 - $31.09 Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave
• Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

With its headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including Back to Nature, B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, Mrs. Dash, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, SnackWell’s, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.