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A.N. Deringer Meat Inspection Shift Lead in Champlain, New York
This is a second shift, Monday through Friday position with a 3:00PM to 11:30PM schedule. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary meat inspection facility, scheduling and assigning shift employees in cleaning the facility, preparing meat for inspections, and resolving customer and transportation problems. Job Responsibilities: Performs and directs shift employees in general sanitation and cleaning tasks at the facility. Operates cleaning equipment, including floor machine, steam machine, and shampoo- carpet machine. Prepares meat for inspection according to USDA regulations. Maintains inspection log. Resolves problems including: locations of shipments, bad health certificates, rescheduling employees to meet staffing needs. Stays up-to-date on all USDA regulations and changes. Closes and locks up facility after thorough sanitation. May be assigned or cross trained in duties similar to current duties. Inspects facility and writes up SSOP report daily in order to open facility. Trains new employees in meat inspection operations. Backs up meat inspection supervisor when out. Supervision of meat inspection employees. Performs additional duties as assigned by management. Required Qualifications:
Highschool diploma/GED Previous Supervisory experience Proficient in basic math skills Familiar with Microsoft Office Suites Computer proficiency Preferred Experience:
Previous warehousing experience
Previous experience in food preparation
Competencies:
All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:
Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability
In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:
Analytical Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Customer Oriented Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyones efforts to succeed.
Motivation Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Work Standards Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for oneself; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates the ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.