Team Lead - Hummus

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is seeking 2nd Shift Team Lead in our Hummus Department for our Elk Grove Village location. As our Team Lead you will engage and support team members by coordinating the daily activities of the department to ensure efficient production. You will be responsible for monitoring employee safety, team adherence to quality guidelines and standards, and area metrics. What You Are Going To Be Doing…Advocate and work safely and follow all safety rulesWork at various positions on an assembly line or other areas within the plantReport any issue found with equipment, materials, and/or finished products, including foreign objectsProvide training and guidance to employees in regard to operational tasksSuggest changes in the number of personnel required, depending on production requirementsEnsure changeovers are completed timely and efficientlyMake observations of quality and productivity and report to managementAssemble, set-up, break-down, and inspect all equipment in the assigned areaOperate equipment and machines; handles/moves product through the manufacturing processMeasure, add, grind, and/or mix ingredients and other raw materials; follow recipes/formulasResponsible for the quality, sanitation, and line performance of each linePerform all duties necessary to meet third party audit requirements as well as other standards prioritized by the company, to include SQF, HACCP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, etc. What you need to have…Prior team lead experience in a production environment Experience in machine changeovers and equipment adjustmentsEffective communication skills Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionUnderstanding of machine operation in manufacturing environmentMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentBi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plusWork Environment And Physical Requirements…Manufacturing plant environment with varied temperatures including hot, cold, and freezer. The work environment includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on high places, and/or exposure to chemicals in work setting. Incumbents are frequently required stand, walk, hear, bend, stoop, climb, crouch, kneel, reach overhead, pull and push unassisted.What We Offer…Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your familySafe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vestingLife, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability ProgramsHealth, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account ContributionsAdditional Voluntary Benefit ProgramsPaid Vacations and HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Hourly Rate: $19.75 / hourGrecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.