Description

Coolers Grading Supervisor – 1st Shift 

Description 

This position is responsible for managing and directly supervising Cooler and Grading operations. The role ensures production objectives are consistently met while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.

Primary Duties 

• Supervise, evaluate, and direct personnel in accordance with company policies, operating principles, and safety standards
• Promote maximum safety, efficiency, and productivity among production employees
• Ensure proper training and development of hourly team members
• Identify causes of delays and take corrective action to maintain production schedules
• Apply company employee‑relations policies and union contract guidelines in all interactions
• Confirm machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of production records (e.g., payroll, yields)
• Collaborate with other supervisors and management to support teamwork and operational efficiency across departments
• Attend scheduled meetings and provide operational input
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of experience handling product in the cooler (beef preferred)
• Strong knowledge of product types and specifications
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to motivate and lead hourly employees

Responsibilities 

• Ensure product quality and yields meet required specifications
• Supervise all hourly employees assigned to the line
• Maintain a safe work environment and motivate employees
• Verify all products leaving the area meet established standards
• Complete pre‑operational paperwork and confirm sanitation readiness before production begins
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet production needs
• Prepare employee paperwork for all hourly team members
• Performance evaluated by the Cooler Superintendent based on productivity and employee management
• Understand and adhere to all union regulations related to hourly employees
• Participate in daily supervisor meetings within Fabrication and Harvest (Kill Floor)
• Conduct monthly cooler meetings for hourly employees
• Provide follow‑up training for all personnel
• Administer disciplinary procedures ranging from verbal warnings to terminations

EOE/Vets/Disability