We are looking for a Packaging Group Leader who is responsible for leading packaging operations in accordance with customer specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other Duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare machines, tanks, lines, and pumps for use in the morning
2. Coordinate resources for multiple packaging lines.
3. Monitor lines for any problems that may arise and take the necessary steps to get them resolved
4. Assists in printing production sheets for the lines
5. When necessary, prints labels for the production lines
6. Verifies final finished goods count, by lot #
7. Follows up to make sure all items have been counted, labeled, de-staged and properly wrapped before they are returned to stock
8. Ensures that all production line workers are properly attired with the necessary PPE
9. Conducts housekeeping checks throughout plant
10. After receiving housekeeping inspection report, all issues are addressed and corrected
11. Maintains line production tracking board
12. Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical issues
13. Prepares lines set up for the following production run
14. Assigns job responsibilities to the workers as work flow shifts
15. Fills various containers with products
16. Labels containers
17. Boxes, seals, and palletizes products
18. Assists in reading, interpreting, and following package sheet instructions.
19. Assists in recording information regarding raw material usage and finished products on packaging sheets and pallet summaries
20. Assures equipment is cleaned out properly
21. Disposes of waste materials properly
22. Drives Forklift

4. Supervisory Responsibilities
May provide guidance and instruction to Packaging Operators.
5. Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
6. Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED. Georgia Work Ready test required. Minimum Scores: Graphic Literacy: 4; Workplace Documents: 4 ; Workplace Observations: 3
Minimum of two to three years of experience desired.
7. Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret packaging sheets and MSDSs. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and visitors.
8. Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret bar graphs. Ability to interpret scales.
9. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function so fit this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to lift, twist, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or her. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25lb and must be able to lift up to 50lb regularly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
10. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to hot, cold, and/or damp weather conditions. Conditions may be dusty at times. The noise level in the work environment varies with production activities.
11. Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to perform duties with awareness of safety requirements.
12. Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the designated supervisor or manager.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.