Operations Lead - Equipment & Packaging Supervisor

McCall Farms, Inc.; Effingham (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McCall Farms, Inc. seeks a Lead Operator to direct and support production line staff in the canning facility. You will oversee Closer and Filler Operators, ensure PPE and supplies are available, monitor machine settings, and coordinate starts/stops to maintain line flow and safety.

You will verify product against schedule, report jams or issues, and liaise with the lab for testing and temperature checks. Strong reading, math, and reasoning skills are required to follow procedures and maintain

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating manuals.
• Ability to communicate with others orally.
• Ability to add/subtract two-digit numbers and work with units of weight and volume.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Operators and support when they are away.
• Ensure Operators have PPE and supplies; make adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor machine settings and notify supervisors of issues.
• Oversee cans to ensure correct levels of broth, water, or spices; monitor temperature.
• Provide information to the lab for testing and adjust temperatures as needed.
• Start/stop equipment and inspect cans before/after seamer.
• Maintain production line flow; report jams or blockages immediately.
• Conduct periodic checks on machinery and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Reading comprehension

Oral communication

Mathematical ability

Reasoning ability

Job description

McCall Farms, Inc. seeks a Lead Operator to direct and support production line staff in the canning facility. You will oversee Closer and Filler Operators, ensure PPE and supplies are available, monitor machine settings, and coordinate starts/stops to maintain line flow and safety.

You will verify product against schedule, report jams or issues, and liaise with the lab for testing and temperature checks. Strong reading, math, and reasoning skills are required to follow procedures and maintain