The Northern Pelagic Group, LLC, operates under the name NORPEL and was founded in 2002 by a team of experts who recognized the need for a modern pelagic processing plant in the United States. Situated initially in New Bedford, MA, NORPEL's processing operations are HACCP-approved and have expanded to include Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for closer proximity to customers and poultry/livestock farms. NORPEL has established itself as a top provider of further processed seafood items/ingredients (marine proteins) within the North American food industry. As the industry grows and demands high-quality products and full traceability of raw materials, NORPEL is committed to meeting and surpassing customer expectations.

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

This role will require daily management of production lines, ensuring safety, quality, completion of production schedules as required, support of line team, training, labor adjustments based on production schedules, raw material usage, waste elimination, completion of daily production reporting, documentation of work processes and supporting projects and assignments as required by Production Manager and Hazleton plant Leadership Team.

Primary roles and responsibilities of the position are outlined below.

• Ensure Safety, and safety training is complete for all assigned operators and line employees.
• Assist in supervision and scheduling of production employees.
• Assist in setup of equipment prior to the start of production.
• Oversee and assist with equipment disassembly at the end of production each night.
• Direct and oversee the workflow of floor employees during production hours.
• Work with production manager to verify accuracy of weights on product received and finished goods’ counts, and weights.
• Coordinate with trucking companies and suppliers to schedule inbound shipments and communicate that information to production.
• Work with operations to prepare a production schedule and communicate information to production team, quality assurance and Hazleton team.
• Create & maintain detailed, accurate records for production documents and quality documents and SOP’s (electronic and paper).
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior meat production experience is desired
• Spanish speaking is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

At NORPEL, we are experiencing rapid growth and need someone who can handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will work closely with team leaders across various company departments. Grow your career with us!

NORPEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to work stay if needed to ensure production is running according.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior meat production experience is desired.
• Spanish speaking is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.