Downline Operator Lead | 1st Shift

Now Hiring: Downline Operator Lead
Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift/6am - 2:30pm
Pay: Base = $20/hour (+ based on experience) 

Why join our team? 

• Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay 
• Competitive hourly rate 
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 5% of wages) 
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match 
• Generous PTO & holidays  
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career 
• Amazing team & culture focused on:  

Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities  

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer: 

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts! 
• Referral bonus program 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution 
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more 
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities 

What You’ll Do 

• Work with cross functional production teams and provide coverage to various lines or processes 
• Communicate and reinforce organizational or departmental initiatives 
• Organize and execute rework 
• Assist the supervisor with daily shift summaries and reports
• Train new team members on line operation 
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Safely operate a forklift to keep assigned work area supplied 
• Audit line staff's paperwork to ensure paperwork is filled out accurately 

What You’ll Need 

• 3 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food, process, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal industry 
• Previous forklift experience 
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 55 lbs) 
• Team-player mindset who shows up on time and ready to work 

About Us 

Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do. 

Feed your future at gehlfoodandbeverage.com 

Gehl Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.