Panela Processing Lead - 2nd Shift

Sabrosura Foods, LLC; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabrosura Foods in Monticello, WI, is seeking a Panela Processing Lead for the 2nd shift to coordinate Panela, Alpma and Packaging operations. You will oversee equipment operation, brine systems, staging, rotation, and monitor weights to ensure product quality and safety.

You will enforce GMP and safety standards, manage line checks, sanitation schedules, and documentation while coordinating across shifts. Must be able to operate material handling equipment and meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Strong listening skills and ability to ask questions to understand instructions.
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Team player with positive attitude and behaviors.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and follow SOPs.
• Flexibility in roles to cover breaks and meet business needs.
• Must meet physical demands and maintain hygiene per GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily production schedules and communicate run rules.
• Lead Panela, Alpma and Packaging operations for quality and flow.
• Enforce GMP, sanitation SOP/SSOP, and Safety/PPE standards.
• Lead Panela forms and brine systems monitoring and records.
• Perform and verify packaging line checks including metal detector accuracy.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and cleaning practices.
• Ensure timely documentation of production paperwork.
• Lead line staffing, rotations and daily workflow across shifts.
• Promote organization, cleanliness and ownership of line areas.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and HR to address issues.
• Operate pallet jacks (certification required).
• Perform other duties to support operations.

Skills

Active listening

Initiative

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

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Panela Processing Lead - 2nd Shift

Monticello, WI, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1462

Salary Range: $21.79 To $24.05 Hourly

Company:

Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names of El Viajero, Reynaldo’s, La Morenita, Caribe, and Bio Salud!. Sabrosura Foods is also one of the largest private label producers of Hispanic cheese in the U.S.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating all Panela, Alpma, and Packaging operations to ensure efficient and consistent production. Key duties include overseeing equipment operation, brine systems, staging, employee rotation, and monitoring and adjusting product weights. The Panela Lead will also ensure proper packaging line checks, metal detector verification, and check weigher accuracy to maintain product quality and food safety. This role works closely with other shift leads to ensure smooth transitions, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to GMP, sanitation, safety, timekeeping, and personal conduct standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate daily production schedules, communicate run rules, and ensure proper staging of materials, forms, and equipment.
• Lead Panela, Alpma, and Packaging operations, overseeing equipment performance, line flow, and product quality.
• Enforce all GMP, sanitation, SOP/SSOP, and Safety/PPE standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Lead Panela forms and brine systems (salt, pH, temperature), monitoring performance and maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct and verify packaging line checks, including metal detector and check weigher accuracy to meet customer and food safety specifications.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and oversee cleaning practices for equipment and work areas.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including vats-to-forms, brine times, and production paperwork.
• Lead line staffing, rotations, and daily workflow, fostering strong communication and collaboration across shifts.
• Promote organization, cleanliness, and ownership of line areas, labels, and materials.
• Partner with Production Supervisors and HR to address mechanical, personnel, or production issues.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks (certification required).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall operational success.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong listening skills and ask questions to understand instructions for work-related activities
• Takes initiative to complete tasks along with a continuous improvement mindset
• Works as a team with positive attitude and behaviors
• Verbal and written communication skills; including ability to read, understand and follow written procedures (SOPs)
• Flexibility in job roles, assisting team mates along with covering breaks when needed to meet business needs
• Meet physical demands of role, honest and high level of Integrity, high degree of personal hygiene per GMPs, dependable attendance to meet business demands

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to push, pull and lift at minimum 50lbs.
• On your feet for minimum 11hrs
• Working in temperature fluctuations; hot to cold environments
• Fast-paced and organized environment
• Must be able to reach over your head.

Company:

Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names of El Viajero, Reynaldo’s, La Morenita, Caribe, and Bio Salud!. Sabrosura Foods is also one of the largest private label producers of Hispanic cheese in the U.S.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating all Panela, Alpma, and Packaging operations to ensure efficient and consistent production. Key duties include overseeing equipment operation, brine systems, staging, employee rotation, and monitoring and adjusting product weights. The Panela Lead will also ensure proper packaging line checks, metal detector verification, and check weigher accuracy to maintain product quality and food safety. This role works closely with other shift leads to ensure smooth transitions, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to GMP, sanitation, safety, timekeeping, and personal conduct standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate daily production schedules, communicate run rules, and ensure proper staging of materials, forms, and equipment.
• Lead Panela, Alpma, and Packaging operations, overseeing equipment performance, line flow, and product quality.
• Enforce all GMP, sanitation, SOP/SSOP, and Safety/PPE standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Lead Panela forms and brine systems (salt, pH, temperature), monitoring performance and maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct and verify packaging line checks, including metal detector and check weigher accuracy to meet customer and food safety specifications.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and oversee cleaning practices for equipment and work areas.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including vats-to-forms, brine times, and production paperwork.
• Lead line staffing, rotations, and daily workflow, fostering strong communication and collaboration across shifts.
• Promote organization, cleanliness, and ownership of line areas, labels, and materials.
• Partner with Production Supervisors and HR to address mechanical, personnel, or production issues.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks (certification required).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall operational success.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong listening skills and ask questions to understand instructions for work-related activities
• Takes initiative to complete tasks along with a continuous improvement mindset
• Works as a team with positive attitude and behaviors
• Verbal and written communication skills; including ability to read, understand and follow written procedures (SOPs)
• Flexibility in job roles, assisting team mates along with covering breaks when needed to meet business needs
• Meet physical demands of role, honest and high level of Integrity, high degree of personal hygiene per GMPs, dependable attendance to meet business demands

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to push, pull and lift at minimum 50lbs.
• On your feet for minimum 11hrs
• Working in temperature fluctuations; hot to cold environments
• Fast-paced and organized environment
• Must be able to reach over your head.

2nd Shift- Monday- Friday, 3:00PM - 11:30PM, OT as required