Production Lead

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Located in Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $25-32/hr

Production Lead

Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish

 

Express Employment Professionals – St. Paul, MN is assisting a growing, dynamic food manufacturing company to fill two Production Lead positions on their team. Position is located in the East metro.

 

Pay: $25 – 32/hour DOE

 

Schedule:    2nd Shift Monday - Thurs 1:30 PM - 12 AM

 

Batch Preparation & Mixing:

• Weigh, measure, and blend raw materials following approved formulations and batch sheets.
• Operate batching/mixing equipment and verify proper functioning.
• Ensure all ingredients meet quality standards and are staged properly.

Lot Tracking & Documentation:

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all ingredients used, including lot numbers, for full traceability.
• Accurately complete production records, batch sheets, and inventory transactions.
• Follow GMP, SQF, HACCP, and other food safety/quality protocols.

Equipment & Safety:

• Set up, operate, and clean batching tanks, mixers, pumps, and related equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and report maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Performance simple maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks such as gasket replacement, rebuilds, etc

Collaboration & Efficiency:

• Work closely with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure timely batching.
• Communicate variances, shortages, or quality issues immediately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for batching efficiency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical/vocational training preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical batching preferred.
• Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and interpret batch sheets, SOPs, and safety instructions.
• Forklift certification or willingness to train preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Accuracy and attention to detail in lot tracking and documentation.
• Strong commitment to food safety and quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
• Dependability and flexibility to work different shifts/overtime as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to raw ingredients, and cold temperatures
• Variety of shifts and hours may be required
• Requires lifting, bending, and use of batching equipment.

 

Express Employment Professionals provides one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry while working on our payroll.

 

• Weekly Pay
• Pay options- direct deposit, paper check, Pay cards.
• Referral Bonuses
• Express Learn: This free opportunity allows you to expand your skills to advance your career.
• Holiday Pay
• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life
• 401K
• Sick and Safe Time 

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