Sr Packaging Associate

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.

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.