Lead Packaging Operator - BLDG 1 - 2nd shift

Department: Packaging   Shift: 3p-11p

Reports to:   Packaging Supervisor

Job Summary

• The Lead Person, Packaging Multi-Line is responsible for providing direction and troubleshooting over two or more packaging lines.  This is in addition to working at the highest level of the packaging work to which direction is being given. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Spends up to 50% of work time providing guidance to others in the packaging work groups including troubleshooting problems. 
• Provides to supervisors on performance of team members, but is not responsible for the evaluation and actions taken regarding team members.
• Maintains highest level of skills in the packaging area in which guidance is given:
• Operates automated packaging and palletizing equipment.   
• Sets-up equipment and performs daily inspections and makes minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary.
• Samples packaged product, to verify if meets specifications.
• Identifies non-conformance events and takes appropriate actions.
• Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product.  
• Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.
• Inspects supplies such as bags, super-sacks and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.  
• Operates forklift to load trailers (SP & Powders Only) and/or move material. 
• Interacts with the computer systems for compliance and reporting.
• Input environmental, production and shipping records utilizing the CMS, AS400, Spreadsheets and/or hand written paper reports.
• Spot, set-up, load and move bulk trucks.  (SP & Powders Only)
• Spot, set-up, load and move bulk railcars. (SP & Powders Only)
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in process improvement activities.

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to provide leadership to include good communication skills
• Must understand all safety requirements to insure compliance with rules, regulations and precautions.
• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.
• Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear warning alarms.
• Must be able to read and understand bill of lading.
• Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration off shift if necessary.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
• Must be able to climb ladders over 100 feet.
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.