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Seasonal Fresh Pack Lead

Jain Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Merced, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

SUMMARY

  • Lead Fresh Pack activities on the shift they are assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead, Fresh Pack employees in all activities on the shift they are assigned.
  • Responsible for meeting Production Quotas and fulfilling work orders assigned
  • Set up and operation of an optical sorter.

· Responsible for daily operations and documentation verification

§ Verify that the labels and product tags match the work order for that day’s production

§ Complete the Fresh Pack Check, Documents, which includes the Pre-op, Post-op and tool check sections

§ Complete the Fresh Pack Notes,

· Responsible for reviewing and verifying Inventory system

· Responsible for coordinating with Quality Assurance Technician to ensure proper documentation and inventory control including traceability

· Responsible for inspecting totes, liners and pallets for damage and contamination

· Responsible for notifying Maintenance of mechanical issues

· Reports directly to the Production Supervisor

· Responsible for checking the metal detector as described in the QA-SOP

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

· Leads employees in the Fresh Pack Area. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

COMPETENCIES

· Must have a good understanding of drying, freezing, and packaging equipment

· To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Maintain proper/ accurate production and inventory using Parity.

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

· Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

· Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

· Maintain Professionalism and Confidentiality.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Six months to one year related machine operator experience and/or training; six months in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to develop and write procedures, routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as ratios, production rates, and lbs. per hour. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

· To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet, Database, Email and Word Processing software. Use a hand held scanner for Parity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY / PPE REQUIREMENTS

· Must complete training as specified by the Company. Hearing protection or other PPE may be required when performing certain job functions. Employee must utilize mechanical aids (or assistance of a co-worker) to lift and / or move objects over 50 pounds.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

· Forklift certified

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; conditions; extreme cold; heat and possible risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. It is expected that all safety policies and procedures are followed and enforced in such situations.

· Employment at the Company is employment at-will. Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or the Company. Nothing in this job description or in any document or statement shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Food Safety Commitment
  • All personnel are responsible for food safety, food defense and are required to report any food safety risks immediately to their supervisor. All personnel are required to attend Food Safety training annually.
  • Special projects as required

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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