Production Line Lead

2 weeks ago


Waukegan, United States Woodland Gourmet Full time

Qualify for a $1000 Sign-On Bonus

Hours: 3:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M, OT and some Saturdays

The Line Leadwill coordinate employee activities and product handling of an assigned production line to ensure maximum line efficiencies while in accordance with our quality and food safety standards.

Essential duties and responsibilities

  • Coordinate employee activities and product handling of an assigned production line; work along with line employees
  • Receive instruction from the Production Supervisor/Assistant for product orders that need to be processed
  • Organize line crew to process orders received effectively
  • Order product and packaging materialsin an organized manner to ensure maximum line efficiency
  • Prioritize order processing in relation to shipping requirements and production schedules
  • Report all production activities for assigned lines into the computer or paper forms
  • Fill out the required Quality Assurance forms
  • Train and assign work for daily employees
  • Maintain communication with the Supervisor/Assistant on any production or staff-related issues
  • Ensure all line employees safely operate equipment used on the line, as well as follow all safety procedures
  • Cross-train line employees on any other lines assigned at any given time
  • Maintain clean work area

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • Must have a working knowledge of general warehouse operations; food industry experience a plus
  • Must be flexible with hours, a possibility for OT
  • Ability to lift 55lbs (anything over 55lbs, team lift)
  • Must follow all WF GMPs and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Skills/Abilities

  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Understand the basics of scale operations, weights, and measurements
  • Demonstrate good leadership
  • Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to different production lines
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong attention to detail andorganizational skills
  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural documents

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces

Personal Protective Equipment

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse areas that, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment and chemical safety.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.

  • Works in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
  • Use of cleaning chemicals

This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.


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