Senior Packaging Associate

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

Role

The Senior Packaging Associate is responsible for performing all responsibilities of a Packaging Associate. Responsible for training and retraining of newly hired Packaging Associates or the training of new procedures related to packaging of products. Perform initial set-up of the shift assignments, including rotations and break relief.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Consistently set the example and perform all responsibilities of the Packaging Associate in accordance with all Production, Quality and Safety guidelines.
• Train newly hired and rehired permanent and/or temporary employees to perform Packaging Associate job functions in accordance with:
• Standard Work Procedures (SWPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• General Safety Rules
• Train employees on new or updated policies and/or procedures
• Work with the Packaging Associates and Quality Department to ensure products packaged for customer delivery are within specifications.
• May print and provide labeling
• Support InfinityQS
• Assist in ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained during the shift, with particular attention to shift hand-off
• Assist with and communicate need for restock of packaging materials on the lines
• Work with Operators and Material Handlers to coordinate and properly support changeovers.
• Work with Supervisor and Lead Operators to ensure shift handoffs occur smoothly with primary objective of ensuring the success of the on-coming team
• Assist with the equitable application of work assignments and rotations for Packaging Associates
• Adjust work assignments in response to absences or partial absences
• Communication of quality or safety concerns and open items
• Assist in tracking and reporting of shift production results
• Provide workstation relief for Packaging Associates
• Fill-in for Packaging Associate absences or partial absences as needed
• Cover break and meal times as well as required bathroom or office visits.
• Assist in coordination and scheduling of breaks and other time away from workstation.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Interpersonal/Communication

• Ability to communicate positively and effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Willingness to work with others and be an active trainee and trainer.
• Understands that their role is to serve as a liaison between the Packaging Associates and other production supervision, line operators, quality, and safety.
• Able to diplomatically present expectations to others and communicate positive feedback and concerns to supervisors. Is not the disciplinarian.
  
  

Technical Knowledge:

• Apply knowledge of the Packaging Associate responsibilities and procedures to assist in the review and development of Standard Work Procedures (SWPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Able to interpret production data in order to provide applicable information to determine runtimes and aid in the timing of production changeovers
  
  

Safety:

• Demonstrates an understanding that safety is a value and is not to be compromised
• Is mindful of their actions and those around them to ensure that incidents do not occur
• Basic understanding of machine and equipment to identify hazards
• Proactively identifies, addresses and reports unsafe actions/behaviors or conditions to the supervisory staff
• Basic understanding of E-stops including when and how to use them
• Understanding of authorized vs. affected Lock Out Tag Out employee
• Participates in incident investigations and New and Altered Equipment Reviews (NAERs) as needed
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution or other industrial setting preferred.
• Previous experience as a trainer or in a leadership capacity preferred.
• Comparable experience handling tasks that are repetitive in nature, at a steady pace.
• Consistent and acceptable safety, efficiency, quality, and attendance record.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
  
  

ADA - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to stand and walk constantly on a cement floor surface
• Use of hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders constantly
• Reaching out frequently
• Lifting to a maximum of 30 lbs.
• Rotating or twisting constantly
• Visual acuity
• Additional information can be found on Job Profile Medical Assessment for Packaging Associates.