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Pouching Line Lead – Swing Shift
Ferndale, WA
Full-Time | $22+ /hr DOE
We are seeking an experienced Pouching Line Lead to oversee daily operations on our packaging line while actively operating and troubleshooting pouching equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands production flow, machine operation, and team coordination. The ideal candidate has prior experience running automated pouching or packaging machinery and can confidently lead a small production crew while keeping quality, efficiency, and safety standards on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Support a team of 4–6 production associates on the new swing shift pouching line
- Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor automated pouching/packaging machinery
- Calibrate film alignment, load and change film rolls, and ensure proper machine setup for production runs
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor mechanical adjustments to minimize downtime
- Maintain production flow while ensuring product quality and packaging standards are met
- Perform quality control checks throughout the production process
- Coordinate line changeovers and communicate production needs with supervisors and maintenance teams
- Train and mentor line associates on procedures, safety, and production expectations
- Complete production documentation and reporting accurately
- Maintain GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards throughout the shift
Qualifications
- Previous experience operating pouching, packaging, or automated production machinery REQUIRED
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and making machine adjustments
- Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a production environment strongly preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify operational issues quickly
- Experience working in food manufacturing or GMP environments preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting materials as needed
- Forklift experience is a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can step into a leadership role while still being highly hands-on with the equipment. This person should be dependable, mechanically inclined, organized under pressure, and capable of keeping both the line and the team running smoothly during production.
Why Join us?
- Growing company with expansion opportunities
- Stable full-time position
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to grow into higher-level production leadership
- Permanent hire opportunity after successful contract period
Apply today to join a growing food manufacturing team where your leadership and machine operation experience will make an immediate impact.
LaborMax Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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