Lead Production Operator
Company: Greenfield Milling
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Greenfield Milling TITLE Lead Production Operator Job Location
Richmond, UT 84333 Position Type Full Time Education Level High
School Salary Range $21.50 - $21.50 Hourly Travel Percentage None
Description Description The Lead Production Operator has
responsibility for the safety, quality of product, on-time
delivery, and to meet or exceed operation efficiencies of the pack
and warehouse departments during their assigned shifts. The focus
of this position is to maximize productivity by taking ownership of
the production process, which includes taking responsibility for
the safety of personnel, the quality of the finished product,
upkeep of equipment, and the elimination of waste of plant and
company resources. They report directly to the Production Manager.
This position will be on the night shift, 7pm - 7am, and will work
every other weekend. The schedule will rotate days 36 hours one
week and 48 hours the next. There will be a shift differential of
.75/ hour from 7pm -11pm and 1.50/ hour from 11pm - 7am. Lead
Production Operator Responsibilities: * Manage your team and hold
them accountable for plant/department goals including those that
may impact productivity such as OEE's, yield, capacity, and area
attainment metrics. * Reduce unscheduled and unidentified
non-productive time by analyzing data and acting in an appropriate
manner. * Monitor team members and plant processes to maximize
productivity, attain, and surpass plant goals in overtime, labor
costs, non-productive time, etc. * Act as an example in the
facility by following and enforcing all safety practices. *
Communicate safety goals and ideas to your team members daily. *
Address any safety issues or concerns brought to your attention, if
you are unable to bring closure to the issue, notify the Production
Manager. * Focus on the quality of all products and ensure that all
quality analysis procedures are carried out and on schedule. *
Ensure that your area is maintained in a clean and orderly state
and embrace the "clean as you go" concept. * Ensure all team
members follow Food Safety and GMP guidelines. * Set a positive
example for your team. * Recognize, manage, and resolve all team
member issues whenever possible, and know when to escalate to a
higher level for resolution. * Communicate the status and
requirements of your area to your peers, team, support functions,
and the Production Manager. * Monitor production downtime and
inform Production Manager if the pack line is down for 30 minutes
or longer. * Additional duties as assigned. The Lead Production
Operator has responsibility for the safety, quality of product,
on-time delivery, and to meet or exceed operation efficiencies of
the pack and warehouse departments during their assigned shifts.
The focus of this position is to maximize productivity by taking
ownership of the production process, which includes taking
responsibility for the safety of personnel, the quality of the
finished product, upkeep of equipment, and the elimination of waste
of plant and company resources. They report directly to the
Production Manager. The Lead Production Operator has responsibility
for the safety, quality of product, on-time delivery, and to meet
or exceed operation efficiencies of the pack and warehouse
departments during their assigned shifts. The focus of this
position is to maximize productivity by taking ownership of the
production process, which includes taking responsibility for the
safety of personnel, the quality of the finished product, upkeep of
equipment, and the elimination of waste of plant and company
resources. They report directly to the Production Manager.
Qualifications Qualifications * 1-2 years of experience in a
production, manufacturing, or industrial environment. * 1 years of
experience as a lead in a production, manufacturing, or industrial
environment preferred. * Forklift operating skills. * Training is
provided on the job. * Safety training is required and provided by
the company in group settings, as well as individual computer-based
training. * Possess excellent interpersonal skills, multitask, and
able to read and write in English. * Ability to work unsupervised.
* Available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and shift
work may be required. Working Conditions: * This position requires
physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and
standing and walking on concrete floor. * Exposure to elements such
as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures. * Extreme
climate or climate variation. * Heat up to 100 degrees and a low of
40 degrees. * Changes of >30 degrees within a shift. * Exposure
to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts. *
Climbing ladders. Benefits: * Medical Insurance (first day of the
month after starting date) * Health Savings or Flexible Spending
Account * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Life Insurance and
AD&D, Employer Paid * Short Term Disability * Long Term
Disability * Employee Assistance Program * Accident Insurance,
optional * Critical Illness Insurance, optional * 401K, Employer
Match * PTO & Vacation Pay * 9 Paid Holidays * Company Product
Discounts * Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar
year * Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave * Company Incentive Plan
* Bereavement Pay * Relocation Available Utah Flour Milling dba
Greenfield Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers
qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race,
color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave
status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any
other characteristic or status protected by national, federal,
state, or local law. UFMUT Compensation details: 21.5-21.5 Hourly
Wage PI9b4a7e1630e4-29400-40097891
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