Team Leader Seward, NE

Goldencustomercare; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium coverage for healthcare

401k matching up to 3.5%

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid sick and mental health days

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Goldencustomercare in Seward, NE, is seeking a Team Leader to oversee production teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will manage staffing needs, operate machinery, and ensure production goals are met.

This role requires physical endurance and responsibility for maintaining hygiene in a fast-paced environment. The position offers comprehensive healthcare coverage and a robust employee benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Computer skills for learning company-specific programs.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in climatic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies.
• Assign and modify job assignments based on needs.
• Operate equipment and conduct troubleshooting.
• Meet daily production standards set by supervisors.

Skills

Safety compliance

Staff management

Equipment operation

Data entry

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally‑dense, thoughtfully‑sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere.

Team Leader

Location: Seward, NE

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work safely, complying with all safety, quality and sanitation policies and procedures and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards so they can be corrected.
• Assign and modify staffing and job assignments based on sick calls and last‑minute production needs.
• Notify supervisor of any policy violations or safety violations. Conduct initial reports on safety and production issues.
• Operate all equipment as outlined in SOP, conduct set up and break down of equipment as required. Notify maintenance of mechanical problems and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Serve as safety representative on assigned shift, reporting all safety concerns or issues to supervisors and managers.
• Meet or exceed daily production or department standards set by supervisors or team.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S practices, and be responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Computer skills – the ability to learn company‑specific programs.
• Ability to enter production data into a computer terminal.
• Able & willing to work all shifts/schedules as needed including overtime.
• Lift to 50 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively throughout a 10–12 hour shift.
• This position will be required to work frequently indoors in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below.
• Infrequently around loud production equipment.

Golden Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee‑only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work‑life balance.