What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Lead For Food Plant position at American Berry Company?
Lead the Line – Work Hard, Play Harder – Enjoy Every Other Weekend OFF!
Ready to step up, lead a team, and still have a life outside of work? At American Berry Company, we believe in working hard, leading with purpose—and then unplugging to enjoy the time you’ve earned. Our 2-2-3 schedule means you’ll only work 15 days a month, giving you every other weekend off to relax, recharge, and do what you love.
We’re looking for hands-on, proactive leaders to keep our production lines running strong and our team performing at their best. If you’ve got experience in food manufacturing and a passion for precision, we want to talk to you.
Compensation: $26 - $28 per hour $2 night differential
Compensation:$26 - $28 hourly
Responsibilities:- Planning, organizing, and executing product tests. Review logs to make sure the product is in spec and work with quality to provide a record of quality compliance efforts.
- Implement and validate SOPs.
- Daily shift meetings with the daily production plan.
- Complete daily sign-off on PR documentation, ensuring all Quality standards have been met and documented.
- Shift walkthrough with transitioning supervisor.
- Train manufacturing personnel in the quality system and related quality procedures, respond to quality-related issues, and provide technical assistance as needed. Advise manufacturing personnel on proper product sampling techniques.
- Conduct communication, safety, and food safety meetings with the crew daily.
- Demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes that facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.
- Audit the effectiveness of sanitation/CIP on all equipment, lines, and tanks. Ensure proper time, temperature, and concentration are maintained during the wash cycle and recorded. Ensure all equipment is running effectively.
- Perform startups, shutdowns, CIPs, sanitation drumming off juice, troubleshooting equipment, and all other associated tasks and duties as required.
- 2 years of food manufacturing machine operating experience.
- 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot machines.
- Strong understanding and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull product generally around 20-30 pounds.
- HMI Systems experience is a plus.
Founded in 2020 and powered by decades of cranberry and dried fruit expertise, American Berry Company is headquartered in Warrens, Wisconsin—the heart of cranberry country. We're industry leaders, growers, processors, and proud partners of local farms, delivering premium quality products to customers across the country.
At American Berry, we know how to get the job done. But when the shift ends, we believe in living life to the fullest. If you’re ready for a role that gives you balance, challenge, and room to grow, then join us!
Salary : $26 - $28