Process Line Lead (Evis)

General:

The Process Line Lead coordinates the evisceration and/or debone area lines resources, scheduling, and operating assignments. The line lead ensures team members are trained to safely handle, inspect, and sort poultry at each process step. The position reports to the area supervisor w/ primary work schedule of M-Thurs. day shift, with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading resources to safely setup, operate, and maintain the evisceration and/or debone lines
• Executes and participates in required housekeeping in evisceration or controlled stunning process areas.
• Applies knowledge of evisceration processes and works with maintenance to troubleshoot, service, and maintain equipment operation
• Operates with a safety-first mindset above all other department measuring parameters.
• Ensures compliance with GMP, Safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality in a safe work environment
• Learns new skills, cross trains others, and improves processes
• Works directly with supervisor on employee performance and feedback in the area.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED (Min.);

Experience: Min. of 2 years of work experience in related field (preferred / not required)

Experience in a lead operator position (preferred / not required)

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge in poultry or other food processing industry
• Solid understanding of food safety compliance (preferred/ not required)
• Able to multi-task, plan, and problem-solve
• Detailed-oriented; self-directed; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player and leader w/ excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

Physical Requirements:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment w/ a distinct odor and varying temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
• Exercise strong hand-eye coordination in handling whole & parts of in & outside of birds

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources