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RTE Packaging Lead

Paradisemeats, Kansas City, MO, United States


RTE PACKAGING LEAD Paradise Locker Meats (PLM) – Trimble, MO

Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Overtime as Needed | No Weekends

Who We Are Paradise Locker Meats (PLM) is a growing, family‑owned meat processing company serving the Kansas City area and top restaurants and retailers nationwide.

We operate in a demanding environment with high standards. When the Friday truck leaves, everything must be accurate, labeled correctly, and accounted for.

We run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). That means:

Clear expectations

Clear accountability

No confusion about who owns what

Continuous improvement

The Role: RTE Packaging Lead This is a

hands‑on leadership position .

You will:

Work in the Ready To Eat (RTE) Packaging area daily

Package and label product

Lead and organize the RTE packaging team

Ensure quality, food safety, and accuracy

Keep the area on pace and on standard

Important:

New hires should expect to begin as an RTE Packaging Team Member to learn our standards, systems, and culture before stepping into the Lead seat. Advancement is based on performance and demonstrated leadership.

What You Are Accountable For 1. Daily Execution

Organize and perform RTE packaging activities

Ensure all orders match cut sheets/work orders

Check and verify label accuracy

Hit daily shipment deadlines

2. Quality & Food Safety

Maintain strict food safety standards

Prevent labeling errors

Protect product integrity

Address issues immediately, effectively, and proactively

3. Team Leadership (While Working)

Lead by example on the floor

Train new team members

Reinforce standards

Maintain a focused, positive work environment

Manage overtime within guidelines

4. Cross-Department Coordination

Communicate clearly with Sausage/Grind/Cure and Shipping departments

Assist other departments when needed

Identify and address issues immediately

What Winning Looks Like

Orders ship complete and correct

RTE errors are rare

The team knows the plan every day

Overtime is controlled

The RTE area is organized and efficient

Problems get solved, not repeated

Work Environment You must be comfortable with:

Standing up to 10 hours per shift

Cold temperatures

Exposure to fully cooked, heat treated, and raw meat products

Moisture and machine noise

Lifting up to 50lbs frequently

Fast‑paced physical production work

Skills & Experience Required:

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work hard in a physical environment

Ability to lead while doing the work

Strong organizational and communication skills

Dependable, positive attitude

Willingness to learn EOS‑based accountability

Preferred:

1+ year production or factory experience

Order fulfillment experience

Informal or formal leadership experience

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision

IRA Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Monday–Friday Schedule (No Weekends)

Overtime as needed

Drug test required.

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