Poultry Processing Department Lead — 1st Shift

Farmers Pride Inc; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Pride Inc. in Fredericksburg, PA seeks a Department Lead for the Tavil 1st shift to oversee live chicken processing and product handling in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires leadership, the ability to supervise a team, ensure SQF standard compliance, and coordinate daily tasks from deboning to packing, with focus on safety and quality throughout the shift.

On-site position with regular training and teamwork within a poultry processing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Up to 3 months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Make routine trips throughout the department focusing on the front end or back depending on where your supervisor has you stationed.
• Observe employees to ensure jobs are being performed safety and correctly.
• Perform periodic checks of birds and machinery.
• Report all issues to supervisor.
• Help to give employees breaks and rotate team members to other jobs.
• Ensure the department is run to SQF standards.
• Attend company training classes and meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Farmers Pride Inc. in Fredericksburg, PA seeks a Department Lead for the Tavil 1st shift to oversee live chicken processing and product handling in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires leadership, the ability to supervise a team, ensure SQF standard compliance, and coordinate daily tasks from deboning to packing, with focus on safety and quality throughout the shift.

On-site position with regular training and teamwork within a poultry processing environment.