Job title: packaging lead
Classification: non-exempt; full-time
Department: production
Location: reno, nv
Reports to: production supervisor
Revision date: 6/11/2021
Position overview
The packaging lead is responsible for operating machinery successfully to maximize packaging out putsMust be able to perform all tasks with safety and quality in mindDocument pallet completion time and case countMaintain a strong team with continuous training of new and seasoned technicians.
Essential functions
Packaging area’s work definition
Ensure finished goods are packaged safely and efficiently according to company standards.
Perform a final inspection of finished goods in accordance with the company’s quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.
General responsibilities
Report promptly to the shift supervisor when any issues arise.
Call the shift maintenance team if you cannot resolve any machine related issue.
Call the shift qa technician if you have quality related issue.
Call the dough chef if you find any issues with the crackers.
Track case count, wip lot#, wip hopper number and waste data by lot number; logging the pertinent data onto the visual pallet check form.
Logging downtime data accurately.
Perform and sign off master sanitation sheet every shift.
Inspect date/lot code print and quality of cartons and cases periodically.
Change film roll when needed.
Add oil and salt when running rtc production.
Attain packaging materials with folk lift; as needed.
Clear any minor errors on each packaging machine.
Make small adjustments to each machine to keep efficiency.
Ergonomically perform all tasks to ensure safety in compliance with gmp standards, osha regulations, and company policies
Adhere to required ppe standards in accordance with the task requirements.
All paperwork must be completed on time and accurately.
Quality inspection and machine inspection responsibilities
Responsible for performing pre-op check list before starting every shift.
Responsible for performing 30 minutes quality check list; logging the pertinent data onto the check sheet.
Responsible for performing x-ray and metal detector test at start of batch and every hour.
Responsible for performing elevator bucket check at beginning/end of the shift and the beginning of every batch.
Lot change, washout, hot rinse and changeover responsibilities
Responsible for performing lot/date code change, packaging spec verification, sensory test, settings verification on bagger, ccw, x-ray and check weigher when start new batch.
Drain all crackers from bagger and ccw then perform zero adjustment.
Perform washout, hot rinse and changeover with correct stepsCleans and sanitizes all equipment in packaging area ensuring proper sanitation is done by following sop’s and sanitizing procedures during shut down or at any flavor change; logging the pertinent data.
Training and supervising responsibilities
Oversees the packaging line to ensure all packaging machines are operated in a safe and effective way.
Cover all packaging positions and train all packaging technicians.
Other duties and responsibilities
Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures; report all unsafe activities to the shift supervisor.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibility
This position assists with the supervision of packaging technicians.
Travel
None.
Mental and physical demands
Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily production/technical nature.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Ability to have clear vision at 20 inches or less; and 20 feet or more.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus.
Ability to exert 56 pounds of force every 15 minutes; lift 7 to 10 pounds every 1 minute.
Ability to stay calm and focused during difficult/stressful situations.
Physical demands
% of time
Stand
50%
Walk
50%
Sit
0%
Talk
30%
Hearing/listening
70%
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
90%
Reach with hands and arms
50%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
20%
Taste or smell
50%
Lift up to 10 pounds
10%
Lift up to 25 pounds
10%
Lift up to 50 pounds
10%
Work environment
Well-lighted, non-heated and/or non-air conditioned production setting with adequate ventilation.
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
Work near moving mechanical parts.
Air contamination of fumes or caustic chemicals.
Atmosphere with high noise levels.
Preferred education and experience
High school diploma or general education degree (ged).
3-6 months of experience working in a food related field, manufacturing industry, an industrial setting, construction.
For internal candidates, must have successfully completed mgc training program for the position.
Core competencies
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’sAbility to perform these operations using units of american money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this jobDuties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
