Production Lead Person

Associated Feed & Supply; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Feed & Supply in Turlock, CA is seeking a Production Lead Person to oversee mill operations with a focus on safety, quality, and customer-focused production. Night shift requires hands-on leadership and adherence to CGMP and safety practices.

The role involves operating batching systems, monitoring output, scheduling, and basic maintenance to ensure daily production goals are met, while maintaining thorough documentation and team communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lift up to 100 pounds and carry up to 75 feet (e.g., sack feed bags).
• Basic computer skills and documentation handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality procedures are followed.
• Operate batching system producing product consistent with customer expectations.
• Monitor production and meet daily goals.
• Adjust production schedule and sequencing.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance to maintain mill production.
• Communicate downtime to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Recordkeeping

English communication

Troubleshooting

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Production Lead Person

Department: Production

Location: Turlock, CA

Full/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FLSA Status: Hourly (Non- Exempt)

Shift: Night

Salary Range: $25.60 to $33.00 per hour.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead Person will perform essential job functions with a focus on all aspects of mill operations. This will include consistent focus on safety, quality, and service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure all safety and quality procedures are being followed
• Operate batching system producing product consistent with customer expectations
• Monitor production and ensure production goals are met daily
• Adjust production schedule and ensure proper sequencing
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance to maintain adequate mill production
• Communicate downtime in a timely matter with direct supervisor/manager
• Ensure adequate pass downs are done through the utilization of notes
• Operate receiving system and ensure proper documentation and routing
• Maintain required documentation associated with all departments
• Inspect and maintain pellet mill by monitoring roll gap and lubrication
• After appropriate training, operate all process equipment, including forklift, loader and rail car mover
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility
• Work independently in the absence of on-site supervision
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
• Climb ladders up to 100 feet in order to perform maintenance and inventory duties

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
• Uphold all CGMP, Safe Food Safe Feed, and FSMA requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Competencies:

• Methods and techniques for safe work practice
• Forklift operation and heavy machinery experience desired
• Basic recordkeeping practices

Ability to:

• Perform basic computer operations using Windows, Word, Excel
• Perform daily safety inspections and identify safety hazards
• Perform basic mathematical problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Troubleshoot
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)
• Complete written work orders legibly and keep records in order to coordinate feed schedules
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate good organization skills

Minimum Job Requirements, Experience and Training Guidelines:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and carry up to 75 feet (e.g., sack feed bag)
• Basic computer skills
• Work varying shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime

SPECIAL DEMANDS

Physical requirements:

• Frequent standing for long period of time
• Frequent bending, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds up to 75 feet
• Frequent grasping, holding and reaching
• Constant use of overall vision
• Frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
• Frequent co-worker contact; occasional working alone
• Frequent exposure to loud noise

Working conditions:

• Work may be performed inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment. May be exposure to loud noises and steam exhaust, and dusty, muddy and slick environment. Adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company.

Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.