Quality Grader Lead

Job Description

Description:

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Quality Grader Lead (backup). As a Quality Grader Lead (backup), you will be responsible for grading, sorting, and classifying potatoes by size, weight, color, and condition. When the Quality Grader Lead is not working, you will act as the Quality Grader Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Train new Quality Grader’s using the Company’s grading standards

Supervise with the set-up of bins and the changing of bins throughout the day

Inform Management of any quality problems with the product

Ensure employees have a full workload by scheduling production lines

Sort between inferior or defective products and acceptable products place in proper bins for further processing

Maintain clean workspace by following master sanitation schedule each day

Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience:

Prior experience as a shift lead preferred

Job Details:

Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule: Monday through Friday; 5:45am to 2:30pm OR 4:45pm to 1:30am

Work Location: Friesland, WIRequirements:

Required Skills and Abilities:

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team

Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Prolonged periods standing and walking

Various repetitive movements and good manual dexterity to perform required tasks

Exposure to airborne particles or fumes

Expected to remain alert and attentive

Good eyesight to ensure that potatoes are being graded to the best of the employee’s ability

Stairs will need to be climbed throughout the day to access the grading line

Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas

Occasionally will need to lift up to 10 pounds

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:

Employer contributed health plan

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance

Onsite fitness center

Vacation and holiday pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

Full-time