Fresh Packaging Lead

Paradise Locker Meats (PLM) – Trimble, MO

Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Overtime as Needed | No Weekends

Paradise Locker Meats (PLM) is a growing, family-owned meat processing company serving the Kansas City area and top restaurants and retailers nationwide.

We operate in a demanding environment with high standards. When the Friday truck leaves, everything must be accurate, labeled correctly, and accounted for.

We run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). That means:

• Clear expectations
• Clear accountability
• No confusion about who owns what
• Continuous improvement

This is a hands-on leadership position
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You will:

• Work in the Fresh Packaging area daily
• Package and label product
• Lead and organize the fresh packaging team
• Ensure quality, food safety, and accuracy
• Keep the area on pace and on standard

Important: New hires should expect to begin as a Fresh Packaging Team Member to learn our standards, systems, and culture before stepping into the Lead seat. Advancement is based on performance and demonstrated leadership.

• Organize and perform packaging activities
• Ensure all orders match cut sheets/work orders
• Check and verify label accuracy
• Hit daily shipment deadlines

• Maintain strict food safety standards
• Prevent labeling errors
• Protect product integrity
• Address issues immediately, effectively, and proactively

• Lead by example on the floor
• Train new team members
• Reinforce standards
• Maintain a focused, positive work environment
• Manage overtime within guidelines

• Communicate clearly with other departments
• Assist other departments when needed
• Identify and address issues immediately

What Winning Looks Like

• Orders ship complete and correct
• Packaging errors are rare
• The team knows the plan every day
• Overtime is controlled
• The packaging area is organized and efficient
• Problems get solved, not repeated

You must be comfortable with:

• Standing up to 10 hours per shift
• Cold temperatures
• Exposure to fully cooked, heat treated, and raw meat products
• Moisture and machine noise
• Lifting up to 50lbs frequently
• Fast-paced physical production work

Required:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work hard in a physical environment
• Ability to lead while doing the work
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Dependable, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn EOS-based accountability

Preferred:

• 1+ year production or factory experience
• Order fulfillment experience
• Informal or formal leadership experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• IRA Retirement Plan
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount
• Monday–Friday Schedule (No Weekends)
• Overtime as needed

Drug test required.