Production Leadhand

**Dare to Explore. Join Our Crunchy Crew at Naturally Homegrown Foods.**

At Naturally Homegrown Foods, we're not just making delicious, all-natural snacks; we're fueling adventures. We're looking for enthusiastic team members who are passionate about quality and ready to push boundaries, just like our snacks. If you're someone who believes in going the extra mile and appreciates authentic, energetic work, you'll fit right in.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, RRSP matching, an Employee Assistance Program, and of coursechips

**We're driven by**: Natural, Adventurous, Authentic, Trustworthy, Energetic, and Witty As a proudly independent and Canadian company, we value a strong team spirit.

This role involves leading and training packaging employees to meet production, quality, and safety standards, including equipment operation and safety protocol adherence. The individual is also responsible for identifying and resolving equipment issues, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a positive and compliant work environment.

Your Mission**:

- Provide leadership, direction, and training to packaging employees while holding team accountable for their responsibilities (Productivity, Quality, and Safety)
- Working knowledge of production equipment, Start-up, and shutdown of production lines.
- Ensure all safety requirements are met such as personal protective equipment, WHMIS, lockout/tag out procedures and chemical mixing precautions.
- Identify and report potential hazards.
- Can identify equipment problems and remedy them.
- Identify & take-action on issues that impact food safety & quality by bringing concerns to Supervisor's attention.
- Ensure accurate completion of all daily reports and required documentation.
- Lead by example - by dealing w/team members & responding to changes in work environment in a positive manner.
- Must possess maturity, treat others w/respect in a mentoring environment & adhere to Company Policy and Procedures.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

What You Bring**:

- **Forklift License an Asset**
- **Strong mechanical Aptitude and ability to troubleshoot machines**
- **First aid certification an asset**
- Communication, leadership, and paperwork skills.
- Results orientation with a disposition towards continuous improvement.
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Highly flexible and ability to prioritize tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic with a high regard for accuracy and quality.

Good to Know**:

- This position requires successful completion of a clear background check prior to start date.
- Must be available to work the AM Shift on a full-time basis from Friday to Sunday, 4:00am to 4:00pm.
- Steel Toed Safety Shoes are required, Personal Protective Equipment will be provided onsite.
- Starting wage is $22.25 + Shift Premiums