Team Lead/Operator

Team Lead/Operator New Horizons Food Solutions Columbus, OH Job Details From $22.28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Food production Finished product defect inspection Maintaining an organized workspace Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Food processing Packing Labeling Palletization Data reporting Mid-level Forklift Sanitation procedures Assembly Team development Team management Loading Bag packaging Equipment maintenance Packaging (food) Manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Pallet jack

Leadership Full Job Description About New Horizons Food Solutions:

Coalescence NHB LLC, now New Horizons Food Solutions LLC, has been serving the Food, Beverage, Health Care, and Personal Care Industries since 2005. We deliver a "one-stop" innovative ingredient solutions for some of the most iconic brands. We develop a wide variety of customized culinary products, seasonings, flavors, and coatings for savory and sweet applications. In addition, we manufacture functional blends which improve product quality, and nutritional fortifications that combat malnutrition because of micronutrient deficiencies. We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference!

Compensation & Benefits:

$22.28 per hour starting pay, paid weekly

Schedules:

5 days a week - 8-hour shifts (with limited overtime options)

Shift:

2:30pm to 11:00pm We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company-paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K with match, and paid Vacation.

Additional benefits include:

Employee appreciation lunches and events Referral Bonuses Attendance Incentives Opportunities for development and job advancement

Leadership Duties and Responsibilities:

Share knowledge and skills with team members and assist them in their functions of their daily tasks Assume responsibility for the production room assigned to lead. Team leaders will follow and implement all directives, policies, and procedures issued by the company. Collect and submit reports specific to team data as requested. Communicate all new or revised policies, procedures and / or processes to team members to ensure they have the most up-to-date and current information. Team leader will facilitate team operations through the sharing of information, identification of any issues, participate in development of problem-solving recommendations. Assign, and follow-up on work activities in the room. Team leaders will observe team members and make any necessary recommendations to the production supervisor. Inspect, and sign off on all forms in the batch request folder. Always keep work area clean and safe. Complete daily tasks on time and minimize overtime. Reports problems and information in a timely manner up the chain of command starting first with their direct leader, the Production Supervisor.

Production Duties and Responsibilities:

Accurately weighs ingredients and finished goods in the production process. Loads ingredients into blenders and equipment while following company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures. Accurately counts and assembles number of finished good packages on a pallet. Package finished goods and verify the integrity of the seal on various packaging types. Operate and monitor a variety of mixers/blenders/auxiliary equipment to produce a quality product and ensure a safe and efficient operation. Must consistently achieve production output standards. Ensure accurate labeling of products with regulatory information. Visually examine batches to ensure conformance to established standards. Communicate production/quality problems immediately to Supervisors/Quality Assurance for disposition. Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, and regulations. Assembles, labels, and seals components of finished good packing such as boxes, kraft bags, bags, super sacks, specialty packing, etc. Ensures equipment is in good working order and notifies maintenance when repair is necessary. Does not work on equipment unless trained to do so. Maintain department housekeeping standards. Maintains a clean work environment. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and tooling when necessary for production. Must safely use fork trucks, pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment. Follows company product safety, legality, and quality systems. Stage batches by accurately selecting, weighing, counting, and verifying ingredients according to recipe specifications located on the work orders. Any other duties as assigned. Required experience and skills Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills Good attitude, initiative, and teamwork Quality and detail oriented Passion for accuracy Completely trustworthy and reliable Ability to multitask Ability to work in a fast-paced environment