Production Technician 4 (Day Shift) (4601)

Position Summary

The Line Lead (PT4) is an hourly, experienced Production Technician who coordinates day-to-day work and trains crew members within an assigned production area — Extraction, Blending/CIP, Filler, Labels, Packaging, or Drumming. Working under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Line Lead keeps the area running smoothly, on schedule, and in compliance with quality and food-safety standards. As a designated On-the-Job Training (OJT) lead, this role plays a key part in certifying new hires and cross-training crew members on the four-crew rotation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work in the assigned area under the direction of the Production Supervisor, helping the crew hit the production plan for the shift.
• Confirm orders and production plans — product types, quantities, and specifications — are accurate before the run starts.
• Help coordinate the shift's operational schedule so production and quality stay on target and on time.
• Watch production and operating reports during the shift; flag and help resolve equipment, process, or quality issues to avoid delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment in the assigned area for proper operation; report issues to maintenance and/or the Production Supervisor.
• Serve as a designated On-the-Job Training (OJT) lead — train and certify new hires and cross-train crew members on SOPs for the assigned area.
• Observe crew members' work to confirm they're following standard operating procedures; coach on the spot when they're not.
• Confirm the correct materials (bottles, boxes, labels, etc.) are being used for the products running that shift.
• Confirm the correct information is on bottles and boxes, and that samples have been provided to Quality Control.
• In the Production Supervisor's absence, help address crew concerns and escalate unresolved issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Help motivate the crew to hit production and quality goals.
• Retrieve, verify, and record accurate production data for the shift.
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) every shift.
• Understand and comply with SQF, USDA, and HACCP standards, and follow all SQF, Organic, and Non-GMO procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Immediately report any unsafe condition or act that could jeopardize food or employee safety; take action to correct it if it's safe to do so.
• Follow and help enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Confirm equipment is used correctly and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned, with or without notice.

Team Coordination

Coordinates the work of 5–15 Production Technicians within an assigned area (Extraction, Labels, Filler, Packaging, Blending/CIP, or Drumming) on one crew of the four-crew rotation. This is a lead role, not a formal supervisory role — the Line Lead directs and trains the day-to-day work of the crew but does not independently hire, discipline, or terminate.

• Train and certify crew members as a designated OJT lead.
• Plan, assign, and direct the day's work within the assigned area.
• Help address crew questions and concerns, escalating to the Production Supervisor as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED, plus at least 1 year of related production experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the assigned production area (Extraction, Labels, Filler, Packaging, Blending/CIP, or Drumming) is required; prior experience training or mentoring others is a plus.

Language Skills

• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to speak effectively one-on-one and in front of a group of coworkers, customers, or vendors.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred — the DiGiorgio production floor is a bilingual workforce.

Math and Reasoning

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; able to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Able to solve practical, everyday problems on the line where only limited standardization exists; able to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk the production floor, stand for extended periods, and use hands to handle, feel, and operate equipment; frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Regularly lifts/moves up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• Noise level on the production floor is usually very loud — hearing protection required in designated areas.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and may be modified based on business and operational needs.