Assistant Manager/ Foreman

Located in Malin, OR

Salary: $23-28/hr

Assistant Manager / Foreman – Packing Shed
Location: Malin, OR
Pay: $23–$28/hr DOE | Earning potential $70K–$80K annually
Schedule: Full-time, 40–70 hours/week (seasonal overtime required)
Benefits: Not currently offered

A well-established local agricultural company is seeking a reliable, career-driven Assistant Manager / Foreman to help oversee daily operations in a busy potato packing shed. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with experience in agriculture, food production, or warehouse operations who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams while staying actively involved on the floor.

We are looking for a dependable problem-solver with strong leadership skills, mechanical aptitude, and a business-minded approach to operations and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily packing shed operations and workflow

• Supervise, lead, and support a team of 20+ employees

• Assign daily tasks and assist with scheduling and staffing needs

• Train, coach, and support employee performance and accountability

• Monitor potato grading, sorting, and packaging for quality and accuracy

• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards are consistently met

• Maintain production schedules and support shipping deadlines

• Troubleshoot operational issues and keep production running efficiently

• Operate, oversee, and assist with repairs and maintenance on packaging machinery

• Track production metrics, labor hours, and downtime

• Utilize computer systems and technology for reporting and operations

• Communicate with ownership/management regarding staffing, maintenance, and inventory needs

• Step in to manage operations in the Manager’s absence

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required (agriculture, warehouse, or food production preferred)

• Experience managing 20+ employees strongly preferred

• Familiarity with food safety standards and compliance

• Strong work ethic with ability to lead by example

• Mechanically inclined with ability to assist in equipment repairs and maintenance

• Computer savvy and technologically inclined

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Career-driven with a detail-oriented and business-minded approach

• Ability to work long hours (40–70/week) during peak and harvest seasons

• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and proactive leader

• Strong attention to detail and operational efficiency

• Hands-on, team-oriented mindset

• Motivated to grow long-term with the company

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a long-term leadership role within a stable local agricultural operation and ready to take ownership of their growth and success.

 

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