RTE - Boxing Lead - 2nd Shift

West Liberty Foods; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. is seeking an Operations Lead to drive the heartbeat of the production floor. You will coach your team, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure every product meets our gold standard through strict quality and safety practices.

You will audit hourly performance, manage line data, and supervise setup/teardown of complex machinery. A proactive problem-solver with a focus on sanitation and safety is essential; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to become certified on operating equipment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be able to problem solve and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Drive hour-by-hour line performance by auditing hourly scanning and correcting variances; consolidate data every two hours.
• Maintain proper meat quality and temperature standards; adhere to HACCP documentation.
• Lead setup and teardown of machinery, including tooling, dies and molds; adjust process parameters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.
• Safely operate powered industrial trucks and maintain high sanitation standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Basic math

Equipment operation

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

As an Operations Lead, you are the heartbeat of the production floor. You'll be the go-to expert on the line, coaching your team, troubleshooting tech, and ensuring every product meets our gold standard. You're driving performance and paving the way for the next opportunity.

Impact You'll Have (Key Responsibilities)

• Operational Excellence & Reporting: Drive hour-by-hour line performance by meticulously auditing hourly scanning and correcting variances immediately. Consolidate critical production data and documentation within the dashboard every two hours to ensure 100% data accuracy.
• Quality and Compliance Champion: Serve as the guardian of product quality, strictly maintaining proper meat quality and temperature standards. Ensure 100% adherence to food safety standards by completing all required HACCP documentation.
• Equipment Mastery & Optimization: Lead the proper setup and teardown of complex machinery, including installing/removing tooling, dies, and molds. Manage and adjust critical production parameters (pressures, weights, temperatures, sizing, mix times, etc.).
• Technical Problem-Solver: Utilize basic mechanical knowledge to perform minor adjustments and troubleshooting. Quickly address and resolve mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.
• Facility Safety: Safely operate a powered industrial truck when necessary and maintain a high standard of sanitation across the work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience & Growth Mindset: Industry experience is a plus, but we hire based on attitude and potential-we train for skill! Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Certification: Must be able to become certified on operating equipment.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Must be able to problem solve and perform basic math.
• Physical Abilities:
  • Capability for continuous standing and repetitive hand/finger movements at line speed, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds (including above the head/below the waist).
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene.