Team Lead​/Operator

About New Horizons Food Solutions

Coalescence NHB LLC, now New Horizons Food Solutions LLC, has been serving the Food, Beverage, Health Care, and Personal Care Industries since 2005. We deliver a “one‑stop” innovative ingredient solutions for some of the most iconic brands. We develop a wide variety of customized culinary products, seasonings, flavors, and coatings for savory and sweet applications. In addition, we manufacture functional blends which improve product quality, and nutritional fortifications that combat malnutrition because of micronutrient deficiencies.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. People with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, like to be challenged, and value the opportunity to make a difference.

$22.28 per hour starting pay, paid weekly.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company‑paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401 K with match, and paid Vacation. Additional benefits include:

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Referral bonuses
• Attendance incentives
• Opportunities for development and job advancement

5 days a week – 8‑hour shifts (limited overtime options).

2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

• Share knowledge and skills with team members and assist them in their daily tasks.
• Assume responsibility for the production room assigned to lead.
• Follow and implement all directives, policies, and procedures issued by the company.
• Collect and submit reports specific to team data as requested.
• Communicate new or revised policies, procedures, and processes to team members to ensure they have the most up‑to‑date information.
• Facilitate team operations through sharing of information, identification of any issues, and participation in development of problem‑solving recommendations.
• Assign and follow up on work activities in the room.
• Make any necessary recommendations to the production supervisor.
• Inspect and sign off on all forms in the batch request folder.
• Always keep work area clean and safe.
• Complete daily tasks on time and minimize overtime.
• Report problems and information in a timely manner up the chain of command, starting first with the direct leader, the Production Supervisor.

• Accurately weigh ingredients and finished goods in the production process.
• Load ingredients into blenders and equipment while following company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately count and assemble the number of finished good packages on a pallet.
• Package finished goods and verify the integrity of the seal on various packaging types.
• Operate and monitor a variety of mixers, blenders, and auxiliary equipment to produce a quality product and ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Consistently achieve production output standards.
• Ensure accurate labeling of products with regulatory information.
• Visually examine batches to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Communicate production/quality problems immediately to Supervisors/Quality Assurance for disposition.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, and regulations.
• Assemble, label, and seal components of finished good packing such as boxes, kraft bags, bags, super sacks, specialty packing, etc.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order and notify maintenance when repair is necessary; do not work on equipment unless trained to do so.
• Maintain department housekeeping standards; keep a clean work environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and tooling when necessary for production.
• Safely use fork trucks, pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment.
• Follow company product safety, legality, and quality systems.
• Stage batches by accurately selecting, weighing, counting, and verifying ingredients according to recipe specifications located on the work orders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Good attitude, initiative, and teamwork.
• Quality- and detail-oriented.
• Passion for accuracy.
• Completely trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.