Production Packaging Associate Lead

Altium Packaging; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

A leading packaging company located in Sherman, Texas, is seeking an experienced individual to operate packaging machinery and ensure quality standards. Candidates should possess advanced math skills, computer experience, and three plus years in a similar role. The job includes responsibilities like relieving operators, mentoring new employees, and participating in safety and quality initiatives. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position may require mandatory overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced mathematical skills are required.
• Three plus years' equivalent experience to include training/facilitating.
• Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate Lead training.

Responsibilities

• Relieve the bagger and palletizer operator.
• Operate and understand robotics and complete changeovers.
• Assist with quality duties when needed.

Skills

Safe Work Practices Fundamentals

Professional Standards Appropriate Behavior / Managing Self

Quality Inspect & Alert

Operate Pack (Most Common); Discard defects

Quality Confirm inspections

Support Quality department activities

Operate Pack (All lines)

Print tags; Sync counts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location Address: 4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090

Work Shift: 12hr – D Shift 7p-7:30a Sherman SPLIT (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Ability to relieve the bagger and the palletizer operator.
• Operate and understand robot and complete changeovers (if applicable).
• Able to help with quality when there are needs from the quality department.
• Stand in for quality during the DMR if the quality lead is not available.
• Demonstrates Co-Ownership in Plant Safety, Quality and Morale results by actively participating in Safety Committees, Pre-Shift Safety Meetings, FPY Improvement Teams, etc.
• Designated as the Floater or lead packer on their shift, able to help with all lines and mentor new employees on safety and temp utility packers on assignments, safety, and quality.
• Break reliever is able to assist and coordinate lunch breaks and breaks for employees in all lines.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties my differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.

Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Advanced mathematical skills are required.
• Advanced computer experience.
• Three plus years' equivalent experience to include training/facilitating.

Skills:

• Skill Category: Level I
  • Safe Work Practices Fundamentals
  • Professional Standards Appropriate Behavior / Managing Self
  • Quality Inspect & Alert
  • Operate Pack (Most Common); Discard defects
• Skill Category: Level II
  • Safe Work Practices Fundamentals
  • Professional Standards Appropriate Behavior / Managing Self
  • Quality Confirm inspections being performed. Support Quality department activities as needed.
  • Operate Pack (All lines); Tag product; Operate All other packing machinery. Print tags; Sync counts; confirm truck loads.
• Skill Category: Lead Level
  • Safe work practices Engage in Site-Wide safety activities.
  • Professional standards Interpersonal skills / teamwork. Communicating with other departments.
  • Quality Operate Break and meal relief Train & Coach Train new associates.

Education:

• Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Training:

• Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate Lead training. Certified facilitator.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Benefits:

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer reward and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.