Job Title: Plate Freezer Lead
Reports To: Production Manager
Department: Production
Job Status: Full-Time
Job Type: Hourly/Nonexempt
Summary: Supervise and direct the effective operation of multiple plate freezer tables by performing the following duties. Will be overseeing up to 6-7 individuals at a time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Receives work assignments and schedules from Production Manager.
- Direction of plate freezer employees for effective completion of freezing and palletizing raw product including training, daily assignments and production goals, required paperwork, safety, etc.
- Adherence to detail regarding housekeeping, safety standards and GMP’s.
- Evaluation of product at all points during the freezing process to ensure it meets or exceeds quality standards.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and operations issues and ensure efficiencies.
- Timely and accurate completion of finished frozen products.
- Report faulty equipment, damages, and other safety hazards to manager.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Employment Eligibility:
Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening (e.g., drug screen, behavior assessment, etc.).
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to work from process sheets and production schedules to achieve daily production goals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds without mechanical assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
EEO/AA: AAPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protecte
Thursday, Friday Saturday 6:00pm to 6:30am
And Sunday 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Skills Required
- Ability to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Green Card status
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including drug screening and behavioral assessment
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, process sheets, and production schedules
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds without mechanical assistance
- Availability for the stated Thursday through Sunday schedule, including overnight shifts
What We Do
3D was founded in 2002 as a marketer and logistics provider sourcing specialty, value-added pet food ingredients. Today, we are the leading manufacturer of protein ingredients used to make premium pet food. 3D is committed to providing our pet food partners with custom-tailored ingredients and innovative supply chain solutions. We operate six manufacturing facilities across the Midwest and Southeast, each with world-class manufacturing capabilities.

