Night Shift Packing Lead

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K with 20% Company Match

Discounts on pet food and treats

Gift card recognition program

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company in Monroe, WA is seeking a Packing Lead to drive daily packing operations and lead a diverse team. You will champion safety, quality, and efficiency while aligning with production goals across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and hands-on equipment support in a multilingual environment, with a strong focus on safety, training, and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate and guide people.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Own the floor by managing shift schedules, breaks, and packing workflow to meet production goals.
• Operate and troubleshoot packing equipment and resolve issues quickly.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and leadership to keep operations aligned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team development

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Scale certification

Job description

Monroe, WA | $20/hour | Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Full-Time

At Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company, we bake human-grade, organic dog treats with the same care we’d give our own food. As our Packing Lead, you’ll help drive daily packing operations, lead a diverse team, and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality treats to pups nationwide.

What You'll Do

You’ll support the Packing Manager in running a smooth and efficient shift by:

Owning the Floor: Managing schedules, team breaks, and packing workflow to meet production goals

Supporting Equipment: Operating and troubleshooting packing equipment and handling mechanical issues swiftly

Maintaining Communication: Collaborating with production, quality, and leadership teams to keep operations aligned

Driving Quality: Enforcing HACCP, GMP, and food safety protocols while keeping a close eye on codes and packaging standards

Developing the Team: Coaching and training team members, ensuring they understand safety, quality, and efficiency expectations

Promoting Inclusion: Creating a respectful, supportive environment—especially for team members who face language barriers

Leading Safely: Reinforcing safety procedures, reporting incidents, and fostering a safety-first mindset

Building Culture: Encouraging teamwork, accountability, and pride in a job well done

What You Bring

Proven leadership skills—you know how to motivate and guide people

Solid experience in packing, production, or food manufacturing is a plus but NOT required

Adaptability and sensitivity to working with a multilingual team

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and a sense of urgency

Forklift, pallet jack, and scale certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Wet Noses?

Make Work Matter: Be part of a mission-driven company that prioritizes quality and compassion

Room to Grow: Leadership training and opportunities for advancement

Our Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K with 20% Company Match

Discounts on premium pet food and treats

Gift card recognition program

A respectful and inclusive team environment