Located in Malin, OR
Pay: $23-28/hr
Job Full Description
Assistant Manager / Foreman – Packing Shed
Location: Malin, OR
Pay: $23–$28/hr DOE | Earning potential $70K–$80K annually
Schedule: Full-time, 40–70 hours/week (seasonal overtime required)
Benefits: Not currently offered
A well-established local agricultural company is seeking a reliable, career-driven Assistant Manager / Foreman to help oversee daily operations in a busy potato packing shed. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with experience in agriculture, food production, or warehouse operations who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams while staying actively involved on the floor.
We are looking for a dependable problem-solver with strong leadership skills, mechanical aptitude, and a business-minded approach to operations and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Help oversee daily packing shed operations and workflow
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Supervise, lead, and support a team of 20+ employees
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Assign daily tasks and assist with scheduling and staffing needs
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Train, coach, and support employee performance and accountability
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Monitor potato grading, sorting, and packaging for quality and accuracy
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Ensure food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards are consistently met
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Maintain production schedules and support shipping deadlines
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Troubleshoot operational issues and keep production running efficiently
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Operate, oversee, and assist with repairs and maintenance on packaging machinery
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Track production metrics, labor hours, and downtime
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Utilize computer systems and technology for reporting and operations
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Communicate with ownership/management regarding staffing, maintenance, and inventory needs
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Step in to manage operations in the Manager’s absence
Qualifications
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Previous leadership or supervisory experience required (agriculture, warehouse, or food production preferred)
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Experience managing 20+ employees strongly preferred
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Familiarity with food safety standards and compliance
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Strong work ethic with ability to lead by example
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Mechanically inclined with ability to assist in equipment repairs and maintenance
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Computer savvy and technologically inclined
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Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
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Career-driven with a detail-oriented and business-minded approach
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Ability to work long hours (40–70/week) during peak and harvest seasons
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Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
What We’re Looking For
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Dependable and proactive leader
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Strong attention to detail and operational efficiency
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Hands-on, team-oriented mindset
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Motivated to grow long-term with the company
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a long-term leadership role within a stable local agricultural operation and ready to take ownership of their growth and success.
Ref: #KF2104
Klamath Falls, OR
2104
104 North 11th Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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