Packing Crew Leader

Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gruma Corporation in Evansville invites applications for a Packing Crew Leader who will supervise daily packing operations, including 50 lb bags, retail packages, totes, bulk trailers, and hopper cars. Reporting to the Packing Supervisor, you will lead a team to meet production targets while upholding food safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field and at least one year of experience, with hands-on skills in loading, pallet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in packing/packaging environment.
• Experience with loading, pallet tracking, and QA directives.
• Familiarity with GMP and food safety programs.
• Proficient in recording batch movements using handheld scanners.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized work area and support sanitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Assign and monitor daily tasks for the packing crew to meet production targets and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Operate and oversee all packing machinery – scales, palletizers, wrappers, conveyors, hopper equipment, FAWEMA, and Slidell systems – and ensure proper setup and cleaning.
• Uphold Gruma’s Food Safety Management System; promptly report any food-safety or quality issues to management.
• Verify that Safety Sifters are fitted with correct screens and perform routine screen inspections.
• Coach and mentor crew members in safe, compliant work practices; cover supervisory responsibilities when needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate packing reports, production logs, and any incident or maintenance records.
• Keep the packing area and all equipment clean, organized, and compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Loading and unloading

Pallet verification

Quality inspection

Batch movement recording

Safety & GMP compliance

Team supervision & coaching

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Barcode scanners

FAWEMA equipment

Slidell systems

Palletizers

Conveyors

Job description

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The Packing Crew Leader will supervise and coordinate daily packing operations, ensuring uninterrupted production and adherence to food-safety and quality standards. Reporting to the Packing Supervisor, they will lead a team responsible for a variety of packaging formats – including 50 lb bags, retail packages, totes, bulk trailers, and hopper cars – and will step in to perform supervisory duties in the supervisor’s absence.

• Assign and monitor daily tasks for the packing crew to meet production targets and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Operate and oversee all packing machinery – scales, palletizers, wrappers, conveyors, hopper equipment, FAWEMA, and Slidell systems – and ensure proper setup and cleaning.
• Understand and uphold role within Gruma’s Food Safety Management System; promptly report any food-safety or quality issues to management.
• Verify that Safety Sifters are fitted with correct screens and perform routine screen inspections.
• Coach and mentor crew members in safe, compliant work practices; cover supervisory responsibilities when needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate packing reports, production logs, and any incident or maintenance records.
• Keep the packing area and all equipment clean, organized, and compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience

• Position requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Position requires one year of experience.
• Must have some experience or education in each of the following skills: Loading and unloading finished-products and securing loads; Verifying pallet numbers, labels, or other data to ensure each order matches the corresponding loading order before release; Inspecting product quality; isolating non-conforming units in accordance with QA directives; Operating handheld barcode and HHC scanners (or similar mobile devices) to record batch movements and close out electronic loading orders; Maintaining a clean, organized work area and participating in plant-wide master sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) programs; Wearing and enforcing full PPE and complying with safety protocols during all material-handling tasks; Coordinating with cross-functional departments to execute special material moves and support production needs without interrupting workflow; and Completing loading sheets, inventory logs, and other shipping documentation to support traceability and audit readiness.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. #LI-DNI

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