A-Packer (Line Leader)

Targeted Pet Treats, LLC; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Targeted Pet Treats, LLC is seeking a Packaging Supervisor Backup for the TPT Plant. The role runs Friday through Sunday, 4:45am to 5:45pm, with responsibilities to set up lines, complete inspections, and ensure goods meet customer requirements.

The position emphasizes safe practices, productivity, and adherence to company values. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Follows all safety, quality, and process SOPs.
• Willing to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safe work practices and productivity of the packaging area.
• Set up production line 30 minutes before shift start and complete required paperwork.
• Follow story boards and package finished goods per customer requirements.

Skills

Work weekends

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Integrity

Dress appropriately

Punctuality

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Supervisor Backup, Packaging Supervisor

Packaging Supervisor Backup, Packaging Supervisor

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - 4:45am - 5:45pm

TPT Plant

Hourly

Overall Focus

The A-Packer is a working leader who is responsible for the following responsibilities. Show up 30 minutes before the start of shift to set up their production line. Complete all required paperwork/inspections completely in a timely manner. Understand story boards and packed finished goods in accordance with customer expectations and/or requirements. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function. All employees shall perform as directed by their supervisor or management team.

Job Description

Job Title: A-Packer
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Packaging Department
Reports To: Packaging Supervisor
Back-up: Packaging Supervisor Backup, Packaging Supervisor
Working Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - 4:45am - 5:45pm
Location: TPT Plant
FLSA: Hourly

Overall Focus

The A-Packer is a working leader who is responsible for the following responsibilities. Show up 30 minutes before the start of shift to set up their production line. Complete all required paperwork/inspections completely in a timely manner. Understand story boards and packed finished goods in accordance with customer expectations and/or requirements. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function. All employees shall perform as directed by their supervisor or management team.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Accountable for safe work practices
• Accountable for the productivity of the packaging area
• Champion Targeted Pet Treats goals, policies, visions and values

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills necessary to meet organizational objectives

• Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Knowledge And Skills

• Live by Targeted Pet Treats Values
• Mechanically inclined preferred
• Assume responsibility for self-improvement
• Attention to detail
• Participate in the improvement//problem solving process
• Show up to work on time
• Dress appropriately
• Maintain good personal hygiene
• Take breaks of appropriate length and frequency
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Verbal and math skills - 10th grade level
• Teamwork
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Time management skills - develop and adhere to a schedule
• Willing to work weekends
• Keeps work areas clean and neat
• Judgment/decision making skills
• Communication/Listening skills
• Know when to ask for help
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Integrity
• Adaptability

Core Competencies

• Insight-fulness
• Ability to identify key issues and relationships based on information being communicated by a variety of resources
• Making decisions based on logical assumptions combined with factual information while keeping the organizational values and goals in mind
• Collaboration
• Working and communicating appropriately and effectively across roles and departments
• Customer Communication
• Working with internal teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Integrity
• Time management skills - develop and adhere to a schedule
• Does what they say they are going to do
• Instills trust through actions and behaviors
• Adaptable
• Can adjust to a new environment quickly
• Adapts well to stressful situations and industry fluctuations
• Able to delegate as needed
• Work with coworkers in a professional manner

Job Related Competencies

• Complete and understand positions training documents
• Good Manufacturing Practices shall be followed at all times
• Lead by example
• Start shift 30 minutes early to set line(s) up for production prior to shift start
• Completes all required paperwork/inspections completely in a timely manner
• Fully understand department Story Boards
• Fill, seal, date, case and palletize product in accordance with customer requirements
• Understands and completes proper sku change/end of shift cleaning
• Champions Food Safety, HACCP and SQF

Physical Requirements

(Necessary to perform essential functions of job with or without an accommodation)

• Maneuver through tight spaces
• Lift 25 lbs. over their head
• Pull/Maneuver pallet jack with up to 2,000 pound loads
• Carry items of 50 pounds in weight from one place to another
• Stack 50 pounds repetitiously
• Must be able to work with Soy.
• Must be able to distinguish colors