Processing / Deboxing Lead

The Processing / Deboxing Lead is responsible for assisting in set up, operation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing daily operation equipment through the different sections of the plant, while

overseeing and coordinating the activities of the processing team to ensure efficient production operations. This role involves leading the team in processing tasks, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and maintaining effective communication with other departments.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily deboxing activities to support scheduled production runs and ensure on-time starts.
• Ensure raw materials are properly deboxed, labeled, staged, and transferred for mixing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct pre-op and mid-shift checks to confirm compliance with food safety, GMP, and sanitation standards.
• Assign and oversee team tasks to meet production targets and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Support onboarding and training of new associates while reinforcing SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols.
• Communicate regularly with warehouse, QA, mixing, maintenance, and inventory teams to minimize delays and resolve issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate equipment or inventory concerns to the Processing Supervisor as needed.
• Monitor product quality, review documentation (batch records, substitutions, waste logs), and partner with QA and Supervisor to address any issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and ensure proper cleaning of equipment during changeovers or contamination events.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement while supporting cross-department collaboration.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications / skills

Strong understanding of food safety, GMPs, and allergen handling protocols.

Minimum 1-2 years of food manufacturing or warehouse experience; leadership experience preferred.

Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in cold environments.

Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish) must be able to read and write in English (Required).

High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training (Preferred).

Must be able to read and write in English and fill out paperwork (Required).

Comprehension of Basic math and units of measure.

Ability to operate scales.

Strong attention to detail

Good time management skills

Capacity to utilize logical steps to troubleshoot equipment and process problems.

Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Flexibility to work different shifts and extra hours based on business necessity (with advance notice).

Ability to support and lead process improvement initiatives

• Qualifications / knowledge preferred but not required.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

LEAN / 5s Principals (Preferred but not required).

Experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of Grinder Machines

Knowledge of Mixers Machines

GEA grinders

Scales

Zebra Scanner

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit; bend; push; pull; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift equipment or materials and / or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and repetitive motions.
• Disclaimer
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
• Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.