A-Packer (Line Leader)

Job Description Job Title: A-Packer Employment Type: Full Time Department: Packaging Department Reports To: Packaging Supervisor Back-up: Packaging Supervisor Backup, Packaging Supervisor Working Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - 4:45am - 5:45pm Location: TPT Plant FLSA: Hourly Overall Focus The A-Packer is a working leader who is responsible for the following responsibilities. Show up 30 minutes before the start of shift to set up their production line. Complete all required paperwork/inspections completely in a timely manner. Understand story boards and packed finished goods in accordance with customer expectations and/or requirements. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function. All employees shall perform as directed by their supervisor or management team. Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Accountable for safe work practicesAccountable for the productivity of the packaging areaChampion Targeted Pet Treats goals, policies, visions and values Qualifications - Knowledge and skills necessary to meet organizational objectives Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or GED preferredCertifications/Licenses: N/A Knowledge And Skills Live by Targeted Pet Treats ValuesMechanically inclined preferredAssume responsibility for self-improvementAttention to detailParticipate in the improvement//problem solving processShow up to work on timeDress appropriatelyMaintain good personal hygieneTake breaks of appropriate length and frequencyFollow all policies and proceduresVerbal and math skills - 10th grade levelTeamworkAbility to work with little or no supervisionTime management skills - develop and adhere to a scheduleWilling to work weekendsKeeps work areas clean and neatJudgment/decision making skillsCommunication/Listening skillsKnow when to ask for helpAbility to learn in a fast-paced environmentIntegrityAdaptability Core Competencies Insight-fulnessAbility to identify key issues and relationships based on information being communicated by a variety of resourcesMaking decisions based on logical assumptions combined with factual information while keeping the organizational values and goals in mindCollaboration Working and communicating appropriately and effectively across roles and departmentsCustomer CommunicationWorking with internal teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.IntegrityTime management skills - develop and adhere to a scheduleDoes what they say they are going to doInstills trust through actions and behaviorsAdaptableCan adjust to a new environment quicklyAdapts well to stressful situations and industry fluctuationsAble to delegate as neededWork with coworkers in a professional manner Job Related Competencies Complete and understand positions training documentsGood Manufacturing Practices shall be followed at all timesLead by exampleStart shift 30 minutes early to set line(s) up for production prior to shift startCompletes all required paperwork/inspections completely in a timely mannerFully understand department Story BoardsFill, seal, date, case and palletize product in accordance with customer requirementsUnderstands and completes proper sku change/end of shift cleaningChampions Food Safety, HACCP and SQF Physical Requirements (Necessary to perform essential functions of job with or without an accommodation) Maneuver through tight spacesLift 25 lbs. over their headPull/Maneuver pallet jack with up to 2,000 pound loadsCarry items of 50 pounds in weight from one place to anotherStack 50 pounds repetitiouslyMust be able to work with Soy.Must be able to distinguish colors