JOB TITLE: Ingredient Control Lead

Location: Cold Spring, MN
Department: Blending

Status: non-exempt

Position Summary: Through the Batching Manager and Supervisor, this position is in charge of all Ingredient Control pre-weigh processes during their shift. This position is also responsible for keeping the Manager and other management informed of the above process in addition to being the liaison between the company and customer. This position is responsible to lead kit assembly for the production plant including pre-weigh ingredients, track inventory, and follow detailed instructions.

Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce. We are unable to guarantee specific positions, work schedules or work environments that do not include working around alcohol.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Being sensitive to Confidentiality Agreements, works as liaison between the company and customer.
• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.
• Trains and leads, as well as communicates effectively with all co-workers.
• Works to minimize change over time.
• Ensures that every detail and specification of each product is met.
• Ensures co-workers follow recipes and directions, “to the letter.”
• Oversees kitting, preparation for kitting, movement to storage and all associated record keeping.
• Ensures FEFO (First Expired First Out) is being followed with all ingredient consumption.
• Responsible to evaluate and make suggestions for the continuous improvement of processes in area of responsibility.
• Must learn and apply new processes and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and working properly at peak efficiency.
• Pre-weigh Ingredients following customer specific recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas responsible for.
• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.
• Assists in conducting physical counts on customer owned inventories
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

Position Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Production environment is preferred, but not required.
• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 60lbs.
• May be required to work and direct in confined spaces and work with high pressure steam
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures and use of production chemicals
• Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to competitive pay, stable employment, and growth opportunities, we offer a variety of benefits as part of our total compensation & rewards package.

• Many of our positions work on average 15 days/month, based on 2-2-3 schedule; however, we have a variety of work schedules dependent on position and/or department.
• Pay for Performance Program: Opportunities to work your way up, gain experience and earn more!
• Additional Pay for Night Shift, as applicable
• Training & Evaluations at 30/60/90 Days and Annually
• Cross-Training & Transfer Opportunities
• Free Uniforms
• Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Eligible for benefits the month following 60 days employment including medical, a health savings account option, dental, vision, disability, company paid & voluntary life and more.
• 401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting