Production Operations Lead

Overview

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

• Prepare production equipment for operation by making equipment setup adjustments; assist with equipment changeovers.
• Document production and production process by completing production logs; noting the receipt, flow, and return of materials; noting bins, racks, deliveries, move tickets and log sheets.
• Maintain quality standards by conducting first piece and line clearance inspection; complete production control charts; make equipment adjustments.
• Prepare others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures.
• Maintain production line operation by solving production process problems; making equipment adjustments, reporting production and quality data referring questions to supervisor.
• Maintain production operations by following policies and procedures (equipment, raw and in-process materials, and finished goods); reporting needed changes.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with SSOP procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Report safety malfunctions on equipment complying with OSHA standards.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Support assigned duties of the plant manager to assist in the business of the facility.
• Perform other related duties as required or as requested.

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) months related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal and customer service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret workplace documents and partner with supervision and other co-workers.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds frequently.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions. Also must be able to repeatedly get up and down from chairs, and reach or bend for several hours per day.
• Must possess manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical production work.
• Must be able to talk, hear, and see sufficiently to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 60 lbs frequently.
• Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
• May be required to work entire day in facility operations in cold temperatures with exposure to wet and noise.
• Must be able to work occasional prolonged work schedules.

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only:
Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).