Production Supervisor

Company: Classic Salads
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE Production Lead is an employee in the production department. This role is member to our production team and is responsible to perform manual and heavy labor when necessary and, operate company equipment such as bagger, scales, printers etc. needed to process with the highest standards of food quality. The employee is required to notify any issues regarding food safety and general safety awareness. Positions: Production Supervisor DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: l. Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061. 2. Complete Classic Salads Standard Production Procedures 3. Use proper lifting and folding boxes techniques 4. Report all deficiencies to management. 5. Work overtime and weekends and holidays if necessary. 6. Move product and/or materials manually 7. Report all injuries and incidents big or small 8. Demonstrate attention to detail (bag seals, date codes, weights etc) 9. Assure completion of production schedule 10. Communicate with management and/or other employees 11. Be conscious to reduce material spoilage. 12. Able to work in a cold wet environment 34-36 °F 13. Work/cross train in other areas 14.Operate company's equipment ( baggers, scales, spin dryers, feed belts, box coders etc.) 15. Calibrate scales daily 16. Team lift film rollstock 50-150 lbs 17. Keep work area clean 18. Maintain correct weights and measurement according to product specification 19. Maintain correct coding according to product specifications 20. Stay in assigned work area 21 Ability to operate a manual pallet jack 22. Stack and Lift raw and finished product containers/boxes 10-50 lbs ocasionally 23. Team lift garbage cans 10-70 lbs occasionally 24. Lift empty pallets 45-85 Lbs occasionally 25. Communicate with QC department and data entry 26. Wrap and palletize finished product occasionally 27. Mark cartons and label according to instructions occasionally 28. Complete daily reports 29. Follow directions regarding product mixes and recipes 30. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron etc. 31. Be aware of surroundings due to forklift traffic 32. Assist with corrective actions EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience of work in a similar environment preferred. Able to work in a fast pace environment. Ability to work with fast changing priorities and keep up with workflow. Work in a team effort environment. Able to follow simple instructions. Demonstrated knowledge or experience operating packing equipment. Basic math skills. Demonstrate knowledge or experience working with produce or similar field. Bilingual (English, Spanish). Relocate to Yuma Az./Royal Oaks Ca. during seasonal rotation. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL)

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