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Crew Chief, Plant 2nd shift - Bilingual preferred

Portillo’s
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jan 2026
💰 $43,200/yr

About the role

Job Description:

  • The Crew Chief, Portillo's Food Service is responsible for assisting with plant operations by leading and directing the production crew in the day-to-day activities.

    The Crew Chief, Portillo's Food Service also ensures a safe/food safe environment, leads sanitation of equipment, assists with inventory management, completes production paperwork/transactions, and performs required quality inspections.   

      

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

     

    ·       Set up and operate various production equipment and use computer controls to adjust programs, settings, parameters, etc.   

    ·       Motivate and create a positive work environment through training, line corrections, and support 

    ·       Responsible for completion of process control and administrative paperwork required per shift 

    ·       Maintain and support procedures and tracking for sanitation, GMP, and HACCP standards 

    ·       Maintain building/equipment via proper operations, cleaning, and preventive maintenance; take accurate measurements using applicable tools and equipment 

    ·       Assist manager with conflict and problem resolution and/or properly escalate issues to management 

    ·       Understand, train, and follow all safety, quality, sanitation, and production/operating procedures to make a high-quality product in a safe and food safe manner 

    ·       Trouble shoot problems effectively to prevent downtime 

    ·       Meet production schedules under direction of Production Manager 

    ·       All other duties as assigned 

     

    ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS 

     

    This position reports to the Production Manager and interacts with other production departments. 

     

    QUALIFICATIONS 

     

    Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

     

    • Must be at least 18 years or older 

    • Previous experience in food manufacturing environment (preferred) 

    • Good communication skills and be able to read, speak and understand English to communicate with team members, managers, and visitors. Bilingual Spanish a plus 

    • Proven ability to lead, influence, develop and coach a diverse group of team members 

    • Must have ability to stand, kneel, bend, and walk for extended periods of time on hard and wet surface 

    • Must be able to withstand hot temperatures and/or cold temperatures 

    • Must be able to push/lift up to 50lbs. 

    • Required use of small tools and food manufacturing machinery 

  • Total RewardsTotal Rewards

    Hot dog! The pay rate for this role is $21.60 per hour. This position is also served with: 

    • Career advancement opportunities 

    • Quarterly Portillo’s gift cards 

    • Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it! 

    • Counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

    • Educational benefits 

    • Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of

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