Processing Lead: Grader & Egg Line Supervisor

Opal Foods; Litchfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal Foods is seeking a Processing Lead in Litchfield, MN to supervise the grader machine and processing staff. You will coordinate daily run orders, manage labeling, and ensure accurate setup and safety compliance for a smooth daily operation.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work seven days a week, including holidays. This position supports the Complex/Processing Manager and ensures adherence to food safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate attention to details.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead others.
• Must read and write in English.
• Must be able to work at a fast-pace, stand, walk, and complete repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Determine the most effective run order for the daily run list.
• Organize and communicate which lanes will be running which egg size, carton, label, and in what order.
• Prepare and print accurate and correctly formatted labels according to Opal and customer specifications based on the daily run list then place labels on the corresponding packer lane.
• Ensure all “date/label” printers are on, accurately dated, and correctly adjusted for format and readability based on each specific carton and lane.
• Ensure all moving parts such as overhead egg belt, lubing belt, nest runs ect. are ready for startup.
• Ensure lanes and Machine Operators/denesters are properly staffed before startup to ensure egg flow remains consistent to meet the demands of each day’s run list
• Manage all starts and stops of the Grader Machine including breaktimes, startup and shut down.
• Communicate changes, updates, and overall guidance to processing teams including, but not limited to, packers, stackers, denesters/machine operator, loaders, transporters, and warehouse ect.
• Complete daily reports, count inventory and enter data into spreadsheets, and prepare for the next day.
• Strong knowledge of company policies and government regulations
• Ensure team members follow food safety, GMP and HACCP programs through spot checks and observation throughout the shift
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the work area
• Understand and monitor SOPs
• Help in all areas as needed to complete the day’s run
• Work closely with quality team to help address deficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

English literacy

Fast-paced

Job description

Opal Foods is seeking a Processing Lead in Litchfield, MN to supervise the grader machine and processing staff. You will coordinate daily run orders, manage labeling, and ensure accurate setup and safety compliance for a smooth daily operation.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work seven days a week, including holidays. This position supports the Complex/Processing Manager and ensures adherence to food safety policies.