Lead Packaging Operator

TALKE; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TALKE in Baytown, TX is seeking a packaging line supervisor to keep production running safely and smoothly. You will ensure staff are assigned to stations, troubleshoot issues on packaging lines, follow quality protocols, and maintain housekeeping across lines and the facility.

Responsibilities include supporting line changes, ensuring proper bag printing and labeling, disposing of scrap correctly, and conducting LMRA checks with the team to uphold standards and uptime.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks to manage workload.
• Punctual and dependable participation in shifts.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Keep production running safely and smoothly on all packaging lines.
• Ensure staff are assigned to designated stations and follow quality protocols.
• Maintain housekeeping from building and production lines.
• Assist with troubleshooting and parameter adjustments during shifts.
• Ensure bags are printed and labeled correctly and scrap is disposed properly.
• Lead LMRA checks and ensure readiness for LOT/GRADE changes.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Instruction following

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Punctuality

Reading instructions

Job description

Summary

Keep production running safe and smoothly, ensure all staff are appointed to their designated working station, troubleshoot once an issue arises on the packaging lines, follow all quality protocols, maintain good housekeeping from the building and production lines.

Summary

Keep production running safe and smoothly, ensure all staff are appointed to their designated working station, troubleshoot once an issue arises on the packaging lines, follow all quality protocols, maintain good housekeeping from the building and production lines.

Qualification And Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members

Important Personal Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to efficiently manage workload
• Strong people skills - ability to interact with various functions
• Ability to follow rules and work procedures
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions
• Highly dependable and punctual

Job Tasks

Beginning Of Shift

• HCP check for all 5 lines even when they are not running, no product available or maintenance activity ongoing at the beginning of day shift
• Check printhead and tube of inkjet if clean from ink. If not clean, needs to be cleaned immediately by lead operator
• Glue rollers from glue applicator to be replaced with clean rolls on all lines
• Correct print on both sides of bags with verification from board operator for all lines
• All bagging machines physically running at 2000 bag/hour throughout the shift
• Radio and tablet hand over log sheet have been properly signed by the operators. In case of damaged radio or tablet, supervisor needs to be informed immediately
• Clean / blow out-weighing scale FFS at beginning of shift

During Shift

• Ensure housekeeping of all 5 lines (bagging machine, conveyors, palletizer (top and bottom), HSA and discharge chain conveyor), sea bulk area and P&S building is maintained throughout the shift
• All housekeeping tools have been properly stored back at the housekeeping station and not scattered around the building
• Assist operator with troubleshooting / adjusting parameters from FFS, palletizer, or HSA when a problem occurs
• All FFS and HSA rolls are prepared for an upcoming roll change
• Validate and verify that operators are doing hourly quality check on their line
• Every 4 hours teflon rotation has been done by the operator
• Print on bag and label on pallet is correct from the product currently running
• Blow back hopper on the line is empty when we have lot / grade change
• Verify that clean scrap (bags with bad seal, metal inside) is being disposed in blue tote
• Verify that dirty scrap (product sweepings, angel hair / dust) is being disposed in the yellow tote
• All pallets with issues (torn hood, bad seal, blow back product) is finished before shift hand over
• Follow up with staff to do individual LMRA
• Lead operator to verify that bag flattener at palletizer is set up correctly by operator to get the air out of bag
• Ensure that before LOT / GRADE change occurs everything is set up already and operator is at their workstation to do a LOT / GRADE change under or at 10 minutes
• Ensure that guide separator is put in between HSA film gusset
• Conduct LMRA’s with staff
• Minimize generation of scrap product (clean and dirty scrap)
• Pack, weigh, and label completed items for shipment or storage
• Follow all company guidelines regarding packaging
• Identify and dispose of defective items
• Properly use packaging materials, including hand tools
• Maintain a clean work area