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Job Title:Cone Line Lead
Department:Production / Operations
Reports To:Production Supervisor
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:On Plant / Assigned Location(s)
Work Arrangement:On-Site
Shift / Schedule:Full-time
Travel Requirements:None
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Cone Line Leadis responsible forsupporting daily Cone line operations by helping ensure procedures are followed, the line starts on time, product flowremainsconsistent, and customer specifications are met. This role helps drive productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while supporting food safety, quality, safety, and Farmer Focus standards.

The Cone Line Lead supports supervisors by helping direct team members, fillingin atproduction positions as needed,assistingwith production paperwork, training new team members, andmonitoringdepartment performance. This position playsan important rolein supporting team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistthe Supervisor with getting the Cone line started on time each day.

• Help ensure all procedures are followed to support productivity, cost efficiency, customer specifications, and consistent product flow.

• Direct and lead team members during daily production operations as assigned.

• Fill in at any position as needed to ensure consistent product flow.

• Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed.

• Respond to USDA inspectors and their concerns ina timelyandappropriate manner.

• Help train new team members andmonitortheir performance.

• Perform production checks to ensure the department is performing toestablishedstandards.

• Assistsupervisors and managers with issues in other departments of the plant as needed.

• Support compliance with food safety programs, quality standards, safety requirements, and Farmer Focus policies.

• Promote a safe work environment by following safety requirements and helping prevent and report unsafe acts or conditions.

• Support team member performance, development, safety, and work schedule needs as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation

Compensation Range:$23.50 an hour

Additional Compensation:2ndshift will receive an hourly shift differential.

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits:Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll,paid time off and sick leave,semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match,HSA and FSA,education reimbursement opportunities, employeeassistanceprograms (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendanceisrequired.

• Must know or be willing to learn all jobs in the assigned department.

• Basic math and reading skills.

• Ability to completeproductionpaperwork as needed.

• Proven performance anda positiveattitude.

• Ability to help train new team members and monitor performance.

• Ability toassistwith leading team members in a production environment.

• Ability to support food safety, quality, safety, and operational standards.

• Ability to follow and enforce Farmer Focus policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previousexperience in poultry processing, food processing, production, manufacturing, or operations.

• Priorlead, trainer, or informal leadership experience.

• Experience working on or supporting a Cone line, production line, or similar processing area.

• Experience working with USDA inspectors or supporting regulatory expectations in a production environment.

• Familiarity with production paperwork, production checks, department start-up procedures, and food safety programs.

New team members must be able to pass a drug,alcoholand background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel