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Applegate jobs refer to positions at Applegate, a company known for producing natural and organic meats and cheeses. Employees at Applegate may work in a variety of roles, including food production, quality assurance, supply chain management, marketing, and sales. The company emphasizes sustainable sourcing, humane animal treatment, and clean ingredients. Working at Applegate typically involves contributing to these values while supporting the company's mission to change the meat industry for the better.

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Professionals at Applegate in operations or supply chain roles often navigate challenges such as maintaining the quality and consistency of natural and organic products, coordinating with a diverse network of suppliers, and adapting to evolving food safety regulations. Fast-paced demand, seasonal fluctuations, and stringent certification requirements can also present obstacles. However, Applegate fosters a collaborative team environment where employees work closely across departments to find innovative solutions and uphold the company's high standards.

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AspectApplegateFood Safety Specialist
Required CredentialsFood handling certifications, food safety trainingFood safety certifications, HACCP, GMP knowledge
Work EnvironmentFood manufacturing facilities, production linesFood production plants, quality assurance labs
Employer & Industry UsageFood companies, organic and natural food brandsFood manufacturing, quality assurance departments
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in food productionFood safety responsibilities and qualifications

Applegate is a food brand specializing in natural and organic meat products, while a Food Safety Specialist focuses on ensuring food safety standards across various companies. Both roles require food safety certifications and involve working in food manufacturing environments. However, Applegate employees may be involved in production and quality control specific to their products, whereas Food Safety Specialists work across multiple brands and companies to maintain safety compliance.

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Team Leader (Supervisor) - CCP - 2nd Shift

Columbus Craft Meats

Aurora, IL

$70K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Team Leader - Hormel Foods

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visa.

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE, APPLEGATE, WHOLLY, HORMEL BLACK LABEL, COLUMBUS, JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages team members by leading and executing plant processes.
  • Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals. 
  • Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules. 
  • Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met. 
  • Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented workforce to improve business results. 
  • Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the shift. 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.
  • Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position. 
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)

Training:

  • Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a department. 
  • Team Leaders attend a virtual new employee orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills
  • 6-month operational training program while on the job. 

Location & Shift

  • Creative Contract Packaging, Aurora, IL

  • Team Leader 2nd shift, 2:00pm - 11:00pm with some variances

  • Extended hours may be needed-including weekends.

  • Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees. 

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision,  401(k), stock purchase plan, paid vacation. 

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is between $70,000-$82,500 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,  discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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