Packing Lead - 1st Shift

Legacy Turkey; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with match

401K with match

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Legacy Turkey in Melrose, MN is seeking a Packing Lead for 1st shift. This full-time, benefits-eligible role supports product packaging operations and ensures accurate labeling and record-keeping.

The Packing Lead will learn GMP policies, supervise team members when the Team Leader is out, work in a cool environment, and perform label verifications. Candidates should be dependable and detail-oriented with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Speak, read, and write in English with ability to communicate with management.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High degree of written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Plant processing knowledge.
• No performance actions in the last 6 months.
• No attendance actions in the last 12 months (three days or less in last 12 months).
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Willing to work towards becoming knowledgeable in product specifications, GMP policies, SSOP procedures and HACCP programs
• Able to handle people management and manage department when Team Leader is out
• Working extended periods of time in a cool environment
• Label supply verifications and final label verification reviews for assigned shift
• Maintain all required files and keep legible and accurate records
• Work actions and attendance to be weighed factors in this process
• Ability to work independently and with others

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Math skills

People management

Attention to detail

Job description

Legacy Turkey has a full-time, benefits eligible, Packing Lead - 1st Shift roles available.

• Monday - Friday and weekends as needed; 6:45am - 6pm
• Repetitive motion, bending, twisting, reaching and lift up to 35lb
• Pay Range: $22.83/HR

Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.

What you will do:

• Willing to work towards becoming knowledgeable in product specifications, GMP policies, SSOP procedures and HACCP programs
• Able to handle people management and manage department when Team Leader is out
• Working extended periods of time in a cool environment
• Label supply verifications and final label verification reviews for assigned shift
• Maintain all required files and keep legible and accurate records
• Work actions and attendance to be weighed factors in this process
• Ability to work independently and with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• Speak, read, and write in English with ability to communicate with management
• Excellent organizational skills
• High degree of written and oral communication skills
• Excellent math skills
• Plant processing knowledge
• No performance work actions in the last 6 months
• No attendance work actions in the last 12 months (three days or less in last 12 months)
  • Able to lift 50 lbs

Working Conditions:

Most positions operate around 40°F with some variation by process. As a harvesting facility, certain natural byproducts (such as blood or internal materials) may be visible. Roles involve repetitive movements, standing on concrete floors for 8–10 hours and lifting up to 35 pounds.

Benefits at Legacy Turkey:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with companymatch, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

Legacy Turkey provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)