Production Lead Bagger

Idaho Pacific Holdings; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Pacific Holdings in Rigby, ID seeks a Production Bagger Lead to ensure packaging quality and proper seals, weights, and palletization on the finished product. You will inspect at shift start and during changes, operate line equipment, and perform minor mechanical repairs.

The role requires hands-on work, ability to train others, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. You will document packaging data in reports and collaborate with QA, warehouse, and other shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production and packaging equipment, policies, and procedures to ensure safety of product and personnel.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to complete paperwork and reports; basic math skills needed.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to monitor self and processes to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff.
• Safety and Quality conscious.

Responsibilities

• Load material and products into package processing equipment.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure the product being packaged is within specifications; work with QA and Flake Operators to produce a quality product.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• Place product or materials into containers using hands, equipment, or fill containers.
• Remove defective products or materials.
• Trains and directs (with limitations) the activities of Baggers and Inspection Table personnel.
• Check Hyster oil levels and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Check scales and bag weights at shift start and during the shift; record results.
• Communicate with other shifts or departments about problems or line changes.
• Record packaging information on reports and logs; records must be legible and in English.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of packaging areas.
• Ensure bags, date codes, and labels are correct at start and during product changes.
• Install clean magnets at shift changes and record material collected.
• Check for mis-sealed bags and ensure pallets are stacked neatly with readable pallet tickets.
• Replace damaged bags prior to transport and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Monitor the aspirator area for jams or bottlenecks.
• Complete checkout lists and necessary reports on time.
• Count and record rejected and finished items for shipping/storage.
• Adhere to safety policies at all times.
• Keep Manager informed of progress or problems.
• Complete other duties as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of production and packaging

Mechanical aptitude

Paperwork & basic math

Communication skills

Time management

Process monitoring & improvement

Team collaboration

Safety & quality consciousness

Education

HS diploma or higher

Job description

Summary:

Major duties of the Production Bagger Lead are to ensure that the product being packaged meets all packaging quality specifications on the finished product and maintains high levels of product and packaging quality. This includes but is not limited to: inspecting all packaging seals, code dates, proper weights per bag, and correct palletization of product. Checks and verifies both at the start of the shift and during product changes, all bags, and date code stickers, etc. are correct for the product. This position requires operating equipment on the product line, and minor mechanical repairs, as necessary.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load material and products into package processing equipment.


• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure the product being packaged is within specifications; work with QA and Flake Operators to produce a quality, cost-effective product.


• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.


• Place product or materials into containers using hands, equipment, or fill containers.


• Remove defective products or materials.


• Trains and directs (with limitations) the activities of Baggers and Inspection Table personnel.


• Check Hyster oil levels and turn Hyster gas on - ensure Hyster is not left unattended while the gas is on.


• Check scales and bag weights at the beginning of and throughout the shift. Verify at least three bags per pallet and record on the Shift Report and Packaging Log Book.


• Communicate with other shifts or departments about possible problems, product needing blended, line changes, etc.


• Record all packaging information on packaging reports and all changes or problems in the packaging log book. Records must be legible, accurate, and complete, in English.


• Responsible for housekeeping and general cleanliness and organization of the packaging areas.


• Checks at the start of the shift and during product changes that the bag, date code, stickers/labels, etc. are correct for the product being packaged.


• Install clean magnets at the shift change, clean magnets during the shift as needed. Record all material collected on the Shift Report and in the packaging log book.


• Check for mis-sealed bags; ensure bags are stacked neatly and without potential hazards on pallets. Transport all good quality product to the warehouse, stacking pallets / product neatly in straight rows - ensure row sheets and pallet tickets are on the pallet and easily read.


• Replace damaged bags prior to transporting to the warehouse. Clean any spills, identify and complete minor mechanical repairs as needed.


• Monitor the aspirator area for possible plug-ups, bottle necks, or other problems.


• Complete check-out lists and necessary reports on time.


• Count and record rejected items and finished items that are ready for shipping / storage.


• Adhere to and practice safety policies at all times.


• Keep Manager informed of progress and/or problems.


• Completes other duties as necessary.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of production and packaging equipment, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of product and personnel.


• Strong mechanical aptitude.


• Ability to complete paperwork and reports; basic math skills needed.


• Good communication skills, both written and oral. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words.


• Good time management skills.


• Ability to monitor self and processes to make improvements or take corrective action.


• Ability to work well with all levels of staff.


• Safety and Quality conscious.

Education:

Education must be of such level as to allow for the accurate reading, writing, calculation and communication of the required materials and instructions to complete the job responsibilities. High school diploma/equivalent or higher education preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, bend, sit or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.


• Must be able to lift on a regular basis up to 66 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance.


• Ability to tolerate dust or chemicals.


• Ability to work safely around moving parts and equipment.


• Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling, and fingering required. Must be able to see and hear sufficiently to operate equipment safely in an environment with high levels of noise and low-lit areas.


• Quick reaction time, good hand/eye coordination, ability to perceive and judge distances, and see details at close range.


• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.


• Must be able to work in a manufacturing and general warehouse environment with exposure to extreme hot or cold, steam, dust, wet / humid conditions, loud noises, low lit areas, and cramped or crowded conditions.

Working Conditions:

Normal plant / manufacturing / warehouse environment. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must be available for all days and all hours. Position is very physical / hands on. Will be exposed to high levels of noise, heat, cold, dust, and wet and humid conditions, and all other environmental factors normally attributed to a packaging or warehouse environment.

Disclaimer:

The purpose of this Job Description is to document the major aspects of this position. This description should not be construed as all-encompassing or as an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions necessary for this position. Idaho Pacific reserves the right to make changes and modifications to this description, associated duties, and requirements, as necessary.