Senior Packaging Associate JOB DESCRIPTION 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.