Sorter Lead

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Job Title** **Hand Sort Lead** **Department** **Production** **Reports To** **Production Supervisor / Production Manager** **FLSA Status** ☐ Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt **Employment Type** ☒ Full-Time ☐ Part-Time **Position Summary** The Hand Sort Lead is responsible for assisting the Production Manager and Production Supervisor in coordinating processing operations, line speeds, production schedules, lot run times, pre-operational inspections, changeovers, and internal inspections. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, food safety, employee supervision, and production efficiency while ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, food defense, allergen, and company safety requirements. **Essential Functions** • Assist the Production Supervisor and Manager with processing procedures and production activities. • Coordinate schedules, line speeds, and lot run times. • Oversee hand sort employees and daily production activities. • Maintain product flow to sorting lines. • Assist with startup procedures to ensure equipment and processing lines are safe and operational. • Perform and document equipment, line, facility, chemical, safety, and emergency response inspections. • Monitor incoming product to the processing plant. • Assist in maintaining production orders and schedules. • Verify proper packaging materials and labels are utilized. • Notify management of product, equipment, employee, or safety concerns. • Generate timesheets for contract labor employees. • Maintain complete, accurate, and legible production logs and records. • Participate in pre-operational inspections and sanitation activities. • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action plans. • Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, allergen, food defense, and company safety requirements. • Wear required PPE at all times. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Perform additional duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education and Experience** • High school diploma or GED required. • Computer experience required. • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. • Supervisory experience preferred. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** • Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. • Ability to prepare reports and maintain production documentation. • Ability to follow complex written and verbal procedures. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to supervise employees and coordinate production activities. • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to work independently and within a team environment. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work flexible schedules and extended hours when required. **Work Environment** • Food manufacturing and pistachio processing facility. • Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, heat, cold temperatures, heights, and workplace hazards. • Indoor and outdoor work environments. • Frequent interaction with production personnel, supervisors, contractors, and management. • Must comply with all GMP, food safety, sanitation, PPE, and company safety requirements. **Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart** | **Physical Requirement** | **Frequency** | **Essential Function?** | | --- | --- | --- | | Standing | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | | Walking | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | | Sitting | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Lifting 10 lbs. | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Lifting 25 lbs. | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Lifting 50 lbs. | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Carrying | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Pushing/Pulling | ☒ Occasionally | ☒ Yes | | Reaching Above Shoulder | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Bending/Stooping | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Twisting | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Climbing | ☒ Occasionally | ☒ Yes | | Kneeling/Crouching | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Fine Hand Manipulation | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Use of Vision | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | | Hearing/Speaking | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | **Frequency Definitions** • **Occasionally:** Up to 33% of the…