JBS USA Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Team Lead             

Department:Production

Location:Greeley, CO Value Added Plant

Purpose & Scope:

JBS USA, the World’s leading protein producer, is currently seeking a valuable Production Team Lead to join our Value Added team in Greeley, CO! At JBS our mission is to be the best in all that we do, providing superior products and services to our customers and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Value Added focuses on the highest quality product, keeping processes simple, and building a culture our team members can thrive in! Our team is the foundation of our company, so we work every day to empower them to achieve great heights.

As an hourly production team member you will have the opportunity to work with other departments, learn different areas of production, grow your career and experience something new almost every day! Apply online today!

Principle Responsibilities:

• Be able to direct the workforce. 
• Excellent meat cutting skills
• Good Knife Sharpening skills
• Knowledge of various cuts/styles of protein products
• Insure package integrity including but not limited to (leaker control, temperature regulation, and weight checks.)
• Perform pre-operational inspections on equipment so production can begin.
• Insure all pre-operational paperwork including HACCP forms before start-up.
• Oversee all downtime reports for designated areas and troubleshoot.
• Maintain product counts for each production run.
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency, motivation and productivity
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost and employee retention
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead a group and be a part of the group
• Manage individual employee objectives as well as team performance and building a team approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills

Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the US
• 18 years of age or more
• Able to work fulltime M-F; Weekends and overtime as needed

Working Conditions:

• Cold environment
• Manufacturing setting
• Standing or walking for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive motion
• Uneven surfaces and slippery floors

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $27.10 entry level

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vets/Disability