Downline Operator Lead | 1st Shift

Now Hiring: Downline Operator Lead
Shift/

Schedule:

1st Shift/6am - 2:30pm
Pay: Base = $20/hour (+ based on experience)

• Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay
• Competitive hourly rate
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 5% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on:

Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

• Work with cross functional production teams and provide coverage to various lines or processes
• Communicate and reinforce organizational or departmental initiatives
• Organize and execute rework
• Assist the supervisor with daily shift summaries and reports
• Train new team members on line operation
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Safely operate a forklift to keep assigned work area supplied
• Audit line staff's paperwork to ensure paperwork is filled out accurately

• 3 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food, process, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal industry
• Previous forklift experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 55 lbs)
• Team-player mindset who shows up on time and ready to work

Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do.

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Gehl Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.