Nor-Am Cold Storage in Cherokee, IA, is looking to hire a full-time Production Lead 2nd Shift.

Reports to – Production Supervisor

Starting Pay: based on experience.

Common tasks

  • Able to lead and motivate a group of employees.
  • Understands the production workflow and can efficiently execute tasks.
  • Complete necessary paperwork
  • Holds safety in high regard, follows all safety rules for equipment and general operations. Takes responsibility for their own safety by acting in a safe manner at all times. Takes responsibility for the safety of co-workers by calling out un-safe behavior on the spot.
  • Actively participates in the HACCP and BRC programs, follows all Food Safety SOP’s.
  • Actively participates in the LEAN management program, striving to increase efficiency and eliminate waste.
  • Confirms that all direct reports are properly trained and following GMPs and SOPs and that each employee is continuously fulfilling his/her duties in that capacity.
  • Works with the Production Supervisor and QA Lead to assure that adequate resources are available so that production is conducted in a manner that achieves food safety, quality, and conforms to all regulatory guidelines. Supports the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the production facility.
  • Identifies deficiencies in their area and ensures they are handled effectively and efficiently, prioritizing activities for the highest level of food safety and quality.
  • Works directly with QA to resolve product issues that involve any aspect of the production facility.
  • Communicate effectively with other production employees, warehouse team, and administration staff.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area. Cleans throughout the day.
  • Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
  • Perform duties at the direction of supervisor including any special projects or other assignments as needed by manager/supervisor.

Opportunities to advance

Nor-Am values promoting employees from within and offers internal leadership programs for front line employees who are interested in growing in their leadership capacity.

Why work for Nor-Am?

  • Competitive Pay.
  • Paid Time Off beginning day 1.
  • Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
  • Immediate access to your earned wages!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Free Financial Wellness Program
  • 401k with company match
  • Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees’ school aged kids every year….backpack day is our favorite day of the year!

Experience

Preferred

  • 1 – 3 years: Warehouse

Cherokee Area Economic Development
201 West Main Street – Cherokee, Iowa 51012

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