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Job Title: Production Line Lead
Status: Part-Time (Weekend)
Work Type: Temp to Hire
Shift: Friday–Sunday | 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
Location: Albertville, MN
Pay: $29.00–$35.00 per hour

 

About Our Client:

Our client is a family-owned manufacturing company focused on becoming the most convenient toll processor of dry food materials in the U.S. They place a high value on their employees and foster a respectful, people-first culture where team members are recognized, supported, and have direct access to company leadership. Their operation emphasizes quality, safety, and consistency while maintaining a collaborative and welcoming work environment.

 

Job Summary:

The Production Line Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a semi-automated production line processing dry food materials. This position leads a small team of 1–4 employees while actively working on the line to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance with operational standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that may include noise, dust, temperature changes, and odors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of 1–4 production employees
 • Verify components, materials, and equipment are ready for each production order
 • Coordinate with changeover technicians, material handlers, and operators to calibrate production lines
 • Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications
 • Assist with equipment assembly and disassembly during changeovers
 • Train, mentor, and support new line employees and future leads
 • Maintain consistent production pace to meet throughput and performance goals
 • Communicate quality, setup, and filling specifications clearly to team members
 • Identify challenges, recommend solutions, and report needs to leadership
 • Balance time between leading and operating the line (70–90%), changeover assistance (10–20%), and additional duties as needed

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
 • Minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing or related experience
 • Forklift certification with at least 1 year of hands-on experience
 • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
 • Strong basic math and arithmetic skills
 • Mechanical aptitude and experience working with production equipment
 • Ability to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
 • Proven leadership, mentoring, and training skills
 • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and enforce safety and quality procedures
 • Basic computer skills

 

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment that may be loud, dusty, warm, cold, or odorous
 • Exposure to allergens including wheat, dairy, and soy
 • Requires standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment throughout the shift
 • Use of PPE such as hairnets, smocks, gloves, earplugs, and masks is required

 

About Us:

At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you—ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit, not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.

 

Benefits:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
 • Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
 • Term life insurance and short-term disability benefits
 • 401K plan
 • Performance-based pay increases
 • Employee referral bonuses
 • Gift giveaways throughout the year
 • Support from an amazing team of recruiters who advocate for you every step of the way!

 

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