Cooler Grading Supervisor 1St Shift

This position is responsible for managing and directly supervising Cooler and Grading operations. The role ensures production objectives are consistently met while maintaining a safe efficient and compliant work environment.

• Supervise evaluate and direct personnel in accordance with company policies operating principles and safety standards
• Promote maximum safety efficiency and productivity among production employees
• Ensure proper training and development of hourly team members
• Identify causes of delays and take corrective action to maintain production schedules
• Apply company employeerelations policies and union contract guidelines in all interactions
• Confirm machinery equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of production records (e.g. payroll yields)
• Collaborate with other supervisors and management to support teamwork and operational efficiency across departments
• Attend scheduled meetings and provide operational input
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED required
• 12 years of experience handling product in the cooler (beef preferred)
• Strong knowledge of product types and specifications
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to motivate and lead hourly employees

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and yields meet required specifications
• Supervise all hourly employees assigned to the line
• Maintain a safe work environment and motivate employees
• Verify all products leaving the area meet established standards
• Complete preoperational paperwork and confirm sanitation readiness before production begins
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet production needs
• Prepare employee paperwork for all hourly team members
• Performance evaluated by the Cooler Superintendent based on productivity and employee management
• Understand and adhere to all union regulations related to hourly employees
• Participate in daily supervisor meetings within Fabrication and Harvest (Kill Floor)
• Conduct monthly cooler meetings for hourly employees
• Provide followup training for all personnel
• Administer disciplinary procedures ranging from verbal warnings to terminations