Shape What’s Next at Select Custom Solutions
At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create
possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to
contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends,
and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge
capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products
that make a difference in people’s lives.
With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom
Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts
industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands-on in manufacturing or
supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and
nutrition.
We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most
progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple
processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to
a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.
Join us—and help shape what’s next.
What Select offers you:
Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and
emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit
offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays Off
* Uniform Program
* Shoe Allowance
* Onsite gym
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Leadership Development
* Opportunities to support our local communities
* Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental
initiatives
* Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing
nourishment around the world
What this role is all about:
We are looking for Line Leads on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI.
Schedule Options: Line Leads arrives to the line 15+ minutes early prepared for
the shift.
* 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
* 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
* 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
The Line Lead is responsible for performing and/or overseeing all tasks involved
in the production of Select Custom Solutions products, with primary
responsibilities of leading the work crew for a specific production line. The
Line Lead follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure
production is running as efficient and safe as possible. This position works in
all areas of production as needed.
Job Duties:
* Regularly handle bags of product that are at least 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.).
* Ensure safety protocols and GMP procedures are adhered to; going over
policies with production operators and staffing employees as needed.
* Check blend sheet paperwork to make sure the proper components are being used
(bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.), confirm that lot numbers match on
product, labels, and paperwork.
* Complete pre-operation inspection log on Daily Production Record.
* Review production schedule for assigned line and check all necessary items:
* Check batched materials to ensure they are signed off by Quality Assurance
and staged in proper order based on schedule.
* Ensure any special components are available as needed (oil, oil sprayer, tote
dump, type of bags, etc.).
* Communicate with assigned line crew regarding daily schedule.
* Coordinate packaging needs (proper size, type, and timing) with appropriate
batching employee.
* Ensure metal detector and sifter checks are being completed by a qualified
operator at required frequencies.
* Check tare weight of scale and ensure tare weight is being maintained during
packaging process.
* Assign employees to specific workstations and inform supervisor of any
absences and/or line problems as needed.
* Monitor all phases of the production line and quality of product being
produced:
* Notify Maintenance of any potential mechanical problems in a timely manner as
needed.
* Perform periodic bag seal inspections.
* Ensure all required samples are being pulled.
* Monitor the consistency of the product (watch for color changes or color
variation during a run).
* Ensure pallets are neatly stacked.
* Ensure bags are being scaled to the correct weight.
* Perform periodic checks on product yield/recovery during the run.
* Ensure product changeovers are done properly.
* Sweep out and tap down tanks (following normal product flow in system). Check
sifter tailings and CCP’s and record notes on production record.
* Clear the line of materials used on the finished run (unused labels, bags,
etc.); bag up samples and scoops, and turn into Quality Assurance.
* Close out paperwork for the run (including yield calculation to ensure all
materials have been recovered before starting next batch).
* Maintain a clean and organized workstation and line.
* Complete forklift operational checks at the beginning of each shift.
* Operate forklift, if forklift-operating requirements met.
* Read ingredients and count how many bags are on a pallet.
* Palletize product as it comes off the various production lines.
* Train new production line workers on all lines.
* his position has regular contact with all production employees as well as the
Production Supervisor/Plant Manager to obtain and provide information.
* This position may have occasional contact with Quality Assurance, as well as
with federal/state/regulatory inspectors on an annual basis.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be
expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem
necessary from time to time.
Where you’ll be working:
Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility
supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative
functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.
La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river
bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care,
community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor
activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and
boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their
Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit
the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information
on local events.
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