Lead Packaging Operator

Job Overview:

Lead Packaging Operator is responsible for providing direction and troubleshooting in the packaging group over a packaging line. This is in addition to knowledge and skills of the highest level within the areas where direction is being given.

Responsibilities:

• Understands internal customer needs and meets expectations.

• Knows the daily schedule and performance targets and meets expectations.

• Maintains the highest level of packaging skills.

• Identifies personal development needs and seeks training to fill gaps.

• Understands packaging standards and how to modify processes to meet standards. Ensures standards are being met.

• Provides guidance to others in the packaging work group including troubleshooting problems.

• Assist or replace operators when necessary; maintains an efficient process.

• Notify Supervisor or Lead Person of disciplinary or performance issues.

• Provide input to Supervisor or Lead Person recommendations for fostering morale.

• Ensures complete compliance with ISO, FAMIQS, HAACP and other registrations within plant if necessary.

• Communicates with the Packaging and Processing teammates.

• Responsible for accomplishing equipment inspections as necessary and coordinating work orders and callouts of maintenance personnel to meet acceptable plant performance as defined by Plant Manager.

• Ensures areas are clean and free of clutter and that all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and precautions are followed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 0 years related experience

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess and utilize a basic level of computer literacy in all Microsoft products plus CMMS and QMS program.

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

• Must have good interpersonal skills to provide leadership including good verbal and written communication skills.

• Understand the concept of ownership of the process.

• Must be able to analyze data and direct team members to meet quality and production objectives.

• Must understand all safety requirements to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and precautions.

• Must possess a willingness to work on rotating shifts and assist operators to maintain an efficient process.

• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to visually monitor electronic equipment and control panels, interpret the data and take appropriate actions.

• Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications.

• Must have functional understanding of process controls.

• Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.

• Must be able to enter and retrieve data from computer databases.

• Must be willing to make decisions within the scope of his responsibilities and be accountable for those decisions.

• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently-duration of shift if necessary.

• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently

• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.

• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.

Pay: $25.17 per hour