Box Maker Lead
Stemilt Growers · Wenatchee, WA · 2 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Fulltime, Year Round Box Maker Lead position at the A Line – Euclid Plant. Night shift (3:30 pm – 12:30 am, Monday–Friday, may vary based on production). Pre‑employment drug test required.
Responsibilities
- Feed flat cardboard stock into the box machine.
- Be in charge of a group of 4 box makers.
- Check and reload glue, lubricate and maintain the box machine.
- Assure the production line is stocked with necessary boxes at all times.
- Prepare boxes for the next shift.
- Maintain machine and operating area clean.
- Review package quality to ensure it meets company standards.
- Monitor the label and tray denester machines, keeping them constantly supplied.
- Clean and refill label cassettes.
- Operate an air hose to clean the tray denester machines.
- Supply packers and stampers with supplies.
- Empty cull boxes.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Occasionally supply the box machine operator with boxes.
- Ensure packers always have the supplies needed to pack product.
- Put supplies away.
- Keep tape machines loaded at all times.
- Communicate effectively and be ready for size changes.
- Perform dusting and general cleaning of the machine.
Requirements
- Flexible with working schedule.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to do repetitive work while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to understand running orders, fruit sizes, grades and variety.
- Ability to read in English to read machine instructions.
- Experience reading pack schedules.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours daily.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Long‑term Disability insurance
- FSA
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions
- Paid holidays (7)
- Paid time off – days accrue as outlined in the employment handbook
Schedule
Night shift: 3:30 pm – 12:30 am, Monday – Friday; may vary depending on production.