Production Lead

HelloFresh; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Generous PTO and sick leave

Health and wellness benefits (first‑d

Job summary

HelloFresh in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Lead Production Associate to guide the production team, model GMP/SQF/PPE practices, and collaborate with supervisors to maximize productivity and safety. You will train staff, track performance, and ensure quality throughout the line.

The role requires 18+ years old, full-time shifts, and English proficiency, with benefits including health, 401K match, PTO, and employee discounts on HelloFresh plans.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to foster teamwork.
• Strong time management to keep the team on task and meet deadlines.
• Clear and diplomatic communication style.
• Basic math proficiency (fractions, multiplication, etc.).
• High school diploma/GED and ideally 1+ year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach team members on assembly tasks and single-piece flow.
• Foster positive employee relations through respectful communication.
• Track line counts and report performance metrics.
• Train new hires on SOPs and coach staff on company policies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Identify and report defective materials or safety concerns to QA.
• Perform production duties alongside the team as needed.
• Update production data in the computer system (basic typing).
• Prepare ingredients using scales and measuring cups when required.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Math proficiency

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Lead Production Associate, you will guide and coach your team on the production line to ensure maximum productivity and safety. Working alongside your colleagues, you'll model best practices for GMP, SQF, and PPE policies while collaborating closely with supervisors.

Shifts Available

• Sunday to Wednesday - 7:00am to 5:30pm
• Wednesday to Saturday - 7:00am to 5:30pm
• Thursday to Sunday - 7:00pm to 5:30am

You will…

• Guide and instruct team members on tasks like assembly and single-piece flow.
• Foster positive employee relations through respectful communication.
• Track line counts and report performance metrics accurately.
• Train new hires on SOPs and coach existing staff on company policies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Identify and report defective materials or safety concerns to Quality Assurance.
• Perform production duties alongside the team as needed.
• Update production data in the computer system (requires basic typing skills).
• Prepare ingredients using tools like food scales and measuring cups when required.

You have...

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to foster teamwork.
• Strong time management skills to keep the team on task and meet deadlines.
• Clear and diplomatic communication style.
• Basic math proficiency (fractions, multiplication, etc.).
• High school diploma/GED and ideally 1+ year of related experience.

You are...

• Full-time status with varied shifts; overtime may be required.
• Must be 18+ years old and able to read/write/speak English.
• Commitment to working full shifts (no partial shifts).

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

Work Environment and Physical Demands

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing area with temperatures between 10º and 40ºF. This role requires standing and walking for 10-12 hours per shift. You must be able to regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.

Education

When submitting supporting documents such as a resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or educational transcripts, you may voluntarily redact or omit any information that would identify your age. This includes:

• Dates of birth
• Dates of attendance at educational institutions
• Dates of graduation

Your decision to redact this information will not adversely affect the consideration of your application. We evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Please be aware that should you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may be required to request this information for legally permissible purposes, such as verifying eligibility for employment or for benefits administration and background checks.

Colorado Pay Range

$21.25—$21.25 USD