Express Employment

Assistant Manager/ Foreman

Company:

Express Employment

Location:

Malin, OR, 97632

Payment:

$23 - $28

Payment Interval:

Hour

Schedule:

Full

Workplace:

On-site

Located in Malin, OR

Salary: $23-28/hr

Assistant Manager / Foreman - Packing Shed
Location: Malin, OR
Pay: $23-$28/hr DOE | Earning potential $70K-$80K annually
Schedule: Full-time, 40-70 hours/week (seasonal overtime required)
Benefits: Not currently offered

A well-established local agricultural company is seeking a reliable, career-driven Assistant Manager / Foreman to help oversee daily operations in a busy potato packing shed. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with experience in agriculture, food production, or warehouse operations who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams while staying actively involved on the floor.

We are looking for a dependable problem-solver with strong leadership skills, mechanical aptitude, and a business-minded approach to operations and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help oversee daily packing shed operations and workflow
  • Supervise, lead, and support a team of 20+ employees
  • Assign daily tasks and assist with scheduling and staffing needs
  • Train, coach, and support employee performance and accountability
  • Monitor potato grading, sorting, and packaging for quality and accuracy
  • Ensure food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards are consistently met
  • Maintain production schedules and support shipping deadlines
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and keep production running efficiently
  • Operate, oversee, and assist with repairs and maintenance on packaging machinery
  • Track production metrics, labor hours, and downtime
  • Utilize computer systems and technology for reporting and operations
  • Communicate with ownership/management regarding staffing, maintenance, and inventory needs
  • Step in to manage operations in the Manager's absence

Qualifications

  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience required (agriculture, warehouse, or food production preferred)
  • Experience managing 20+ employees strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with food safety standards and compliance
  • Strong work ethic with ability to lead by example
  • Mechanically inclined with ability to assist in equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Computer savvy and technologically inclined
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Career-driven with a detail-oriented and business-minded approach
  • Ability to work long hours (40-70/week) during peak and harvest seasons
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

What We're Looking For

  • Dependable and proactive leader
  • Strong attention to detail and operational efficiency
  • Hands-on, team-oriented mindset
  • Motivated to grow long-term with the company

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a long-term leadership role within a stable local agricultural operation and ready to take ownership of their growth and success.

Ref: #KF2104

Express Office: Klamath Falls

104 North 11th Street

Klamath Falls, OR 97601