Lead Packager

Quaker Houghton; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lubricant products, Quaker Houghton, is seeking a Lead Packager to oversee packaging operations. The role involves coordinating daily tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency, and demonstrating leadership skills with strict adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in packaging, with a strong understanding of factory operations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior experience as a packager or similar role in a factory environment.
• Preferred experience in a Lead role.
• Strong math skills required, proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging colleagues and oversee daily tasks.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices and equipment operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of workplace.

Skills

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Advanced education or skilled training

Job description

The Lead Packager will perform tasks involved in the production of Summit lubricant products. This includes filling, packaging and palletizing grease according to written specifications. All Packagers must follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Lead Packager will also coordinate the daily tasks and assignments of packaging colleagues.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinates daily supervision with the Production Supervisor, directing packaging colleagues in daily tasks and assignments. May act as a back-up for the Production Supervisor when required.
• Competencies of Packager II training and task knowledge to perform day to day operations of and assistance to the Packaging Supervisor.
• Demonstration of leadership abilities to train and mentor packaging colleagues. Ensure that all work is done in a safe manner and appropriate personal protective equipment is being utilized.
• Must be able to work with other departments within Summit/Quaker Houghton.
• Must be fully compliant with diversity and inclusion as it applies to current, future or potential colleagues.
• Proficient at all Packager II requirements.
• Proficient at higher level equipment operations and tasks. This includes Gaulin mill operation, deaerator operation, set up and operation of automated pail filler, bulk trailer loading, and 1-line set-up and operations.
• Recommends process changes based on experience and historical data.
• Demonstrates safe work practices.
• Read fill sheets and performs work as assigned by production supervisor.
• Sets up filling equipment, scales and containers at various production points.
• Labels or stencils containers as specified.
• Operates valves and other controls on production equipment.
• Follows through with customer specifications on work orders, filling finished product into various packaging units.
• Notifies supervisor of any safety, mechanical or product quality related issues.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / EHS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate must be comfortable working in a factory environment which could involve standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day. Must be able to lift 50 pound containers and palletize 400 pound drums. The environment in the factory can reach extreme heat in the summer.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Key Education or Certification Required:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Advanced education or skilled training preferred.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

Must have at least 3+ years prior experience working as a packager or in a similar role in a factory environment. Preferred experience in a Lead role.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Requires strong basic math skills
Must be able to work as part of a team
Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently