Lead Packaging Operator - BLDG 1 - 2nd shift

Department: Packaging    Shift: 3 p.m.–11 p.m.    Reports to: Packaging Supervisor

About the role

The Lead Person, Packaging Multi-Line provides direction and troubleshooting for two or more packaging lines while performing at the highest skill level in those same areas.

Responsibilities

• Spend up to 50% of work time guiding and troubleshooting for packaging work groups; report team-member performance to supervisors (no formal evaluation or disciplinary authority).
• Maintain expert-level skills in assigned packaging areas:
  • Operate automated packaging and palletizing equipment; set up, inspect, and make minor adjustments.
  • Sample packaged product to verify specifications.
  • Identify non-conformance events and take corrective actions.
  • Perform manual tasks such as hand-stacking product.
  • Periodically weigh product packages to ensure weight compliance.
  • Inspect supplies (bags, super-sacks, pallets) for quality, quantity, and inventory levels.
• Operate forklift to load trailers and/or move material (SP & Powders only).
• Interact with computer systems for compliance and reporting:
  • Input environmental, production, and shipping records using CMS, AS400, spreadsheets, or paper reports.
• Spot, set up, load, and move bulk trucks and railcars (SP & Powders only).
• Maintain clean, clutter-free work areas.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
• Participate in process-improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass the position assessment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for leadership.
• Thorough understanding of safety requirements and compliance.
• Ability to use technology to monitor and communicate process/product status.
• Visual acuity to differentiate products and hear warning alarms.
• Ability to read and understand bills of lading.
• Proficiency in interacting with computer systems.
• Understanding of and adherence to the quality management system.

Physical demands & work environment

• Stand for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 60 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways/ladders (including ladders over 100 feet).
• Ability to communicate via radio and phone.

Pay

$24.77 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential.