Production - Team Lead

Since 1963, Earth Fresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Food service and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.

We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. Earth Fresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success!

Reporting to the Production Manager, Finished Goods the Production Team Lead is responsible for the coordination of production employees on the production lines as well as monitoring product flow and line operations.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current license for Forklift and Reach

• Minimum 1-3 years production experience, food industry an asset
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Packing line experience using simple packing equipment, interfaces and scales
• Team player with a “hands‑on” approach to leadership
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively and stand on feet for majority of the working day
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, which may include some evenings and weekends

• Set-up, monitor and assign production team members to designated lines.
• Ensure production schedule is accomplished on time.
• Follow-up, investigate and resolve any issues (ie. equipment malfunction, labour demands, packaging requirements) that may arise.
• Ensure packaging equipment and product is following a continuous process flow.
• Computer tasks such as creating tags for inventory management.
• Relocate skids with forklift as needed.
• Perform daily start-up of production equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all provincial acts and regulations pertaining to health and safety, food safety, as well as Earth Fresh company policies and procedures.

Providing assistance to and performing other duties as required by the Production Manager, Finished Good

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