LEAD OPERATOR

KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Lead Operator at our Richford, VT plant. The Lead Operator is responsible for all production activities during the shift and manages shift production employees. This is an hourly position with a schedule of 6:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.

• Compensation range: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, plus KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation may vary based on skills, responsibilities, location, and other factors.

• Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to plant management.
• Participate with the HACCP Feed & Food Safety Team.
• Supervise and assist in training all production personnel.
• Coordinate planning of production activities with plant management.
• Recommend changes to the plant or personnel to increase quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Fill in for Operator positions as needed.
• Plan, organize, motivate, and direct shift production employees.
• Maintain overall appearance and upkeep of the facility.
• Assist the Plant Manager in all areas of plant operations as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficient with software such as Word, Excel, Outlook; capable of becoming proficient with site‑specific software.

• Experience in feed or other manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Understanding of cGMP’s.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of FSMA.
• Previous supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug screen, physical, and background check.