Lead Packer (1st Shift)

J&J Snack Foods; Moscow Mills (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is looking for a dedicated team member in Moscow Mills, MO. The ideal candidate will control production efficiency, promote food safety, and independently perform various tasks in the Packing Department.

Candidates should possess skilled knowledge of product lines, basic math skills, and a strong commitment to safety and team collaboration. Emphasizing attendance and proactive problem-solving will be crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all tasks without guidance.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Control and improve production yield and efficiency.
• Promote safety and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Schedule labor and coordinate with temporary labor providers.
• Ensure compliance with production specifications and documents.

Skills

Skilled knowledge of product lines

Basic math and reading skills

Physical ability to lift and stand for long periods

Ability to perform tasks independently

Job description

Scope

Skilled knowledge of product lines. Expected to perform all tasks independently and provide training and support to peers within the Packing Department. Acts as a key member for inventory and implements the direction and goals of the Shift Supervisor to maintain yield, efficiency, quality, cleanliness, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Emphasize policy, procedures, and culture consistent with the Shift Supervisor’s direction.
• Control and improve production yield and efficiency of the facility against standards.
• Promote safety, quality, cleanliness, and food safety; ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Encourage employee ownership, understanding of product and process, and overall team building.
• Take independent action and complete daily paperwork; provide corrective action recommendations to the Production Manager regarding safety, quality, cleanliness, yield, and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Enforce company rules fairly and consistently.
• Report broken or inoperable equipment and unsafe conditions to the Shift Supervisor and take immediate corrective action when warranted.
• Initiate the start of production lines on time and effect changeovers promptly.
• Schedule labor (full‑time and agency) and coordinate with the temporary labor provider to fill daily shortages.
• Report time‑and‑attendance infractions to the Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain strong interdepartmental communication to facilitate shared goals.
• Recommend changes to written production standards/specifications to reflect actual processes.
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures, and be responsible for food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Verify adherence to production specifications, formulas, efficiency metrics (cases per hour; cases per lb), and compliance with process documents.
• Ensure employees work in specified areas and meet labor specification guidelines; monitor breaks and lunches to remain timely and compliant.
• Develop subordinates’ ability to understand, manage, and affect the department positively; ensure training in OSHA, Food Defense, GMPs, HAACP, CCP procedures, quality, cleanliness, and communicable disease policy.

Position Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of product lines; able to perform all tasks without guidance.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and activities performed by the employee. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment practices based on race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local laws.