Bilingual Production Lead (3rd Shift)

Reports To: Production Manager
Location: On site in Mesa AZ
Shift: 3rd Shift (9:30 PM - 6:00 AM)
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt full-time
Salary Range: $22 - $26 per hour Shift Differential

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures were born from a simple but radical idea: real food can heal people animals and the planet. When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human health and the health of the land they refused to play along. Autumns own journey of healing through nutrient-dense foods lit a fire that became Paleovalley. From there the mission grew roots sprouted wings and eventually expanded into Wild Pastures to bring regeneratively raised meats directly to families nationwide.

Today Paleovalley crafts deeply nourishing snacks and supplements made with organic ingredients and honorable sourcing. Wild Pastures connects small American farmers practicing regenerative agriculture with customers who believe better food is worth fighting for. Every product every partnership and every decision is guided by a commitment to real ingredients regenerative practices and the belief that health is built from the soil up.

Were a team of grounded doers curious thinkers bold builders and warm humans who like to laugh while doing meaningful work. Were growing quickly fueled by purpose and a shared desire to repair the food system one thoughtful choice at a time. If you feel energized by impact drawn to mission and ready to join a company rewriting the future of food wed love to meet you!

The Bilingual Production Lead is essential to keeping our production floor running smoothly safely and with integrity. As a Production Lead youll translate plans into actionguiding people protecting quality and ensuring the products we make live up to the trust our customers place in us. Your leadership directly impacts both daily output and the long-term strength of our operations.

• Lead daily production execution by assigning work setting priorities and keeping processing and packaging operations on schedule.
• Coordinate people materials and equipment to ensure each shift is properly staffed and prepared to meet production goals.
• Enforce GMPs food safety standards and SOPs to ensure all products are made safely accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality throughout production by verifying labels code dates weights seals and in-process checks addressing issues in real time.
• Speak up and take action when safety quality or process issues arise escalating concerns to QA Maintenance or Production Management as needed.
• Oversee changeovers and line setups to ensure equipment labelers and date coders are correctly configured for each run.
• Maintain accurate production documentation including batch records LOT tracking downtime logs and other required paperwork.
• Support and guide a bilingual production team by providing clear direction answering questions and reinforcing expectations on the floor.
• Promote a safe organized and efficient work environment by enforcing PPE sanitation standards and housekeeping practices.
• Collaborate with Production QA and Maintenance to resolve issues improve processes and keep operations running smoothly.

• At least 1 year of hands-on leadership experience in a food or supplement manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of GMPs and food safety standards with experience enforcing them on the production floor
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to give instructions correct issues and answer questions in real time
• Ability to lead on the floor including delegating work speaking up about issues and holding others accountable
• Comfort with production documentation including batch records logs and other required paperwork
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts including evenings or overtime as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Experience working in production or as a production lead in CPG natural foods or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with startup or high-growth operations where priorities can shift and teamwork matters
• Additional experience with production scheduling inventory coordination or traceability systems
• Comfort working around or troubleshooting manufacturing or packaging equipment
• A genuine interest in real food wellness sustainability or regenerative agriculture

• Medical dental and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid dental/vision and a small monthly medical premium for employees; dependents may be added at employee cost
• Generous Paid time off to support balance and rest
• Paid sick time for when you need it
• Six (6) paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave for growing families
• 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match after one year of service
• Monthly product stipend or access to perfectly imperfect damaged product so you can enjoy the nutrient-dense foods you help bring to others

This role takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment and may involve exposure to varying temperatures noise and airborne particles. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The position requires regular standing walking bending reaching and the ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds. Work may involve operating or working near machinery and other equipment. These physical demands are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions including hiring promotion discipline and termination are made based on qualifications merit and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information marital status veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process please reach out to to let us know. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas including but not limited to H-1B TN or OPT.

This role is open until filled.