Project Lead - Fulfillment & Production - Weekend Hours (Portland)

Portland Pet Food Company is now accepting applications for a Project Lead at our SE wholesale production facility in Portland, Oregon. Please send a resume and which shift you are interested in - must include the weekend. Our team works closely with our bakers to ensure we are packaging a high-quality product that will be loved by dogs everywhere. We need a dedicated team leader who is extremely reliable. We are a team-oriented business and are growing rapidly. Job Description: This position supports the Operations Department by ensuring that production goals are met through providing support, knowledge, and guidance to the packaging and fulfillment staff. To ensure overall success, the fulfillment staff will occasionally assist bakery staff. Training will be provided for all tasks assigned and equipment used. Rate of Pay: Starting at $22.00 per hour Full time benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off provided after training period, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Program, and Educational Assistance Program offered. Schedule: 24- 40 hours weekly, 3 – 5 days including weekends, 7:00am – 3:30pm or 11:00am to 7:30pm Duties and Responsibilities: • Proficient in operating all packaging and warehouse equipment • Possess in-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation codes • Maintains communication between the production manager and associates • Leads staff with real-time directives, task delegation, project preparation, schedule & break management, and corrective feedback • Complete training for new employees, ongoing training for all staff, and ensure all SOP & SSOP are followed • Ensure quality and safety are represented in all products and procedures by avoiding and correcting all food safety issues immediately, and following and imposing company policies • Complete and verify required paperwork • Maintain facilities and equipment and impose safe work practices • Ensure FIFO system for all supplies, ingredients, and finished goods • Participate in maintenance, R&D projects, inventory, and other specialized operational tasks Experience & Attributes: • Education & Training o Multnomah County Food Handler’s required o Warehouse, shipping and receiving education and/or professional experience preferred • Professional Experience o Food manufacturing and warehouse operations o Project planning and small team leadership • Personal Experience and Work Ethic o Flexible in daily tasks and adaptable to growth and change o Affinity for time management and maintains reliable attendance o Confident with receiving & offering corrective feedback, and peer-to-peer communication Physical Requirements: • Stand and walk continuously during an 8-hour shift • Ability to regularly lift 40 pounds • Frequent stooping, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and lifting • Operation of basic warehouse equipment, including an electric pallet jack (training provided)