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Production Lead November 6, 2025

A1000

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $25-30

Job Full Description

Production Lead must be Bilingual

 

Express Employment Professionals – St. Paul, MN is assisting a growing, dynamic food manufacturing company to fill two Production Lead positions on their team. Position is located in the East metro.

 

Pay: $25 – 32/hour DOE

 

Schedule:   1st Shift Monday – Thurs 4 AM - 2:30 PM

                   2nd Shift Monday - Thurs 1:30 PM - 12 AM

 

Batch Preparation & Mixing:

  • Weigh, measure, and blend raw materials following approved formulations and batch sheets.
  • Operate batching/mixing equipment and verify proper functioning.
  • Ensure all ingredients meet quality standards and are staged properly.

Lot Tracking & Documentation:

  • Maintain complete and accurate records of all ingredients used, including lot numbers, for full traceability.
  • Accurately complete production records, batch sheets, and inventory transactions.
  • Follow GMP, SQF, HACCP, and other food safety/quality protocols.

Equipment & Safety:

  • Set up, operate, and clean batching tanks, mixers, pumps, and related equipment.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and report maintenance needs.
  • Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Performance simple maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks such as gasket replacement, rebuilds, etc

Collaboration & Efficiency:

  • Work closely with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure timely batching.
  • Communicate variances, shortages, or quality issues immediately.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for batching efficiency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (technical/vocational training preferred).
  • 1–3 years of experience in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical batching preferred.
  • Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to read and interpret batch sheets, SOPs, and safety instructions.
  • Forklift certification or willingness to train preferred.
  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

  • Accuracy and attention to detail in lot tracking and documentation.
  • Strong commitment to food safety and quality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
  • Dependability and flexibility to work different shifts/overtime as needed.

Working Conditions:

  • Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to raw ingredients, and cold temperatures
  • Variety of shifts and hours may be required
  • Requires lifting, bending, and use of batching equipment.

 

Express Employment Professionals provides one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry while working on our payroll.

 

  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay options- direct deposit, paper check, Pay cards.
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Express Learn: This free opportunity allows you to expand your skills to advance your career.
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical Benefits
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Short Term Disability
  • Term Life
  • 401K
  • Sick and Safe Time 

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Saint Paul, MN
2976
1696 Suburban Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55106

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