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Food Processing Line Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $24.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Onsite parking
State sick leave coverage
Prepaid college tuition
Employee assistance program

Job Description

CP Fresh is the fresh food processing and value-added division of Charlie's Produce, a well-established and rapidly growing company dedicated to delivering high-quality produce to retail and foodservice customers. Founded in 2016, CP Fresh specializes in producing healthy, fresh food items, including fresh cut fruits and vegetables, positioning itself as an innovative leader in the fresh food industry. The division is committed to advancing quality and safety standards while meeting the exacting demands of its diverse client base.

Charlie’s Produce itself is a privately owned wholesale produce company, recognized as the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in food manufacturing or production environment
  • thorough knowledge of food safety regulations including HACCP, GMPs, USDA, and FDA standards
  • ability to work onsite regularly and maintain consistent attendance
  • physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in both hot and cold environments
  • effective leadership and team management skills
  • excellent communication abilities both verbal and written
  • ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
  • willingness to comply with safety protocols and company policies

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in food manufacturing preferably in a cook-chill or ready to eat environment
  • strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations
  • ability to lead and motivate a production team
  • comfortable operating industrial cooking and chilling equipment
  • strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • ability to lift 50 lbs and work in hot and cold environments
  • strong communication and organizational skills

Job Duties

  • Directs daily cook chill operations including batching, cooking, chilling, portioning, mixing, and packaging
  • plan, implement and monitor the day-to-day operation
  • communicate with the team about any changes, new items and any concerns
  • assign tasks to production staff and ensure workflow meets production schedules
  • monitor product quality, consistency, and adherence to recipes and specifications
  • troubleshoot production issues and escalate equipment or process concerns
  • enforce all HACCP, GMPs, USDA, FDA, and all food safety regulations
  • conduct and complete required documentation accurately and legibly
  • ensure proper operation of kettles, chillers, pumps, fillers, and related equipment
  • train new employees in cook-chill procedures, safety and equipment operation
  • communicate with supervisors, QA, and other departments to coordinate production needs
  • motivate employees in a team-based environment
  • evaluate performance of staff and build effective teams
  • lead by example and understand all aspects of production
  • track expiration dates and inventory of produce, follow proper rotation and waste tracking
  • label and organize all products and maintain a clean workstation
  • fulfill daily orders ensuring quality standards and timely delivery
  • inventory control and place orders for the next day
  • lead fast, safe production runs to meet schedule
  • provide associates with equipment, produce, and paperwork to complete assignments
  • multitask and solve production issues
  • ensure all products are safe, labeled, packaged, and allergen controlled
  • communicate with warehouse supervisor about order completion
  • report suspicious activity or broken equipment
  • manage breaks and lunches in accordance with policy
  • complete assigned tasks
  • ensure clean, organized workplace with accurate paperwork at day end

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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