QUALITY GRADER LEAD - 2nd Shift in Friesland, Wisconsin at Alsum Farms

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the grading line and assisting in the supervision of

grading personnel. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for proper staff scheduling to accommodate during fluctuating needs throughout the year
• 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

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/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