Panela Processing Lead - 2nd Shift

Company:

Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names of El Viajero, Reynaldo 's, La Morenita, Caribe, and Bio Salud!. Sabrosura Foods is also one of the largest private label producers of Hispanic cheese in the U.S.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating all Panela, Alpma, and Packaging operations to ensure efficient and consistent production. Key duties include overseeing equipment operation, brine systems, staging, employee rotation, and monitoring and adjusting product weights. The Panela Lead will also ensure proper packaging line checks, metal detector verification, and check weigher accuracy to maintain product quality and food safety. This role works closely with other shift leads to ensure smooth transitions, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to GMP, sanitation, safety, timekeeping, and personal conduct standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate daily production schedules, communicate run rules, and ensure proper staging of materials, forms, and equipment.
• Lead Panela, Alpma, and Packaging operations, overseeing equipment performance, line flow, and product quality.
• Enforce all GMP, sanitation, SOP/SSOP, and Safety/PPE standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Lead Panela forms and brine systems (salt, pH, temperature), monitoring performance and maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct and verify packaging line checks, including metal detector and check weigher accuracy to meet customer and food safety specifications.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and oversee cleaning practices for equipment and work areas.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including vats-to-forms, brine times, and production paperwork.
• Lead line staffing, rotations, and daily workflow, fostering strong communication and collaboration across shifts.
• Promote organization, cleanliness, and ownership of line areas, labels, and materials.
• Partner with Production Supervisors and HR to address mechanical, personnel, or production issues.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks (certification required).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall operational success .

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Required Skills/Abilities:

• _Strong listening skills and ask questions to understand instructions for work-related activities _
• Takes initiative to complete tasks along with a continuous improvement mindset
• _Works as a team with positive attitude and behaviors _
• Verbal and written communication skills; including ability to read, understand and follow written procedures (SOPs)
• Flexibility in job roles, assisting team mates along with covering breaks when needed to meet business needs
• Meet physical demands of role, honest and high level of Integrity, high degree of personal hygiene per GMPs, dependable attendance to meet business demands

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Education and Experience:

• _High school diploma or equivalent preferred. _
• _Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required. _

Physical Requirements:

• _Able to push, pull and lift at minimum 50lbs. _
• _On your feet for minimum 11hrs _
• Working in temperature fluctuations; hot to cold environments
• Fast-paced and organized environment
• _Must be able to reach over your head. _

2nd Shift- Monday- Friday, 3:00PM - 11:30PM, OT as required