
Production Line Lead
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At a glance
Job overview
Cargill is hiring a Production Line Lead. Cargill seeks a Production Line Lead to support daily operations within its protein and salt business, helping deliver high‑quality, sustainable food products. The role involves ensuring safety, food‑safety, and HR compliance while working in a cold environment handling raw meat and operating labeling, slicing, and material‑handling equipment.
Key focus areas include Assist daily operation of assigned production line., Maintain basic understanding of employee tasks on production floor., and Support supervisor in maintaining safety, food safety, and HR compliance..
Important skills include Computerized Labeling And Scale Systems, Machines And Slicers, Forklifts, High Reach Equipment, Pallet Jacks, and Box Knives.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Location: North Kingstown, RI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $27.05 /hr
Benefits Information
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
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Drug Insurance
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Health and Wellness Incentives
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Paid Vacation and Holidays
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401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Discounts
Principal Accountabilities
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Responsible for helping daily operation of the specific production line that is assigned.
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Basic understanding of the tasks being performed by employees on the production floor
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Assist the supervisor in maintaining all required compliance with safety, food safety, and HR related topics
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Conduct PPE checks on a daily basis
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Evaluate new hires for the Ramp In Process
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Conduct Ergonomic assessments for new work stations
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Work in a cold environment doing a variety of tasks such as handling raw meat, operating computerized labeling and scale systems, operating machines and slicers, operating forklifts, high reach equipment, and pallet jacks, and cutting raw meat using different tools
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Tools may be used including box knives, knives, and saws
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Must wear personal protective equipment and work within food safety requirements to deliver a safe product to the consumer
Required Qualifications
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Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
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Must be 18 years or older
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Compliance with all safety and food safety, and HR programs, policies, and regulations
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Ability to work around and with raw meat (beef, pork, chicken, etc.)
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Ability to work in cold temperatures (between 32-36 degrees)
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Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time
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Ability to lift up to 50lbs
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Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
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Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced environment
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Ability to rotate through various positions/tasks
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Ability to lead others through conflict resolution, engagement, and coaching
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Ability to read, write, and speak English
Preferred Qualifications
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Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Portuguese)
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Prior industrial meat industry work experience with a like competitor
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Prior work history in a production background that deals with speed and repetition
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Previous leadership experience in industrial environment
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Previous Cargill experience
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Work history in the past 12 months
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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