What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Shift Lead position at ASR Group?
Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.
OVERVIEW
The Packaging Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating packaging operations during assigned shifts. This role ensures that production schedules are met efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The Packaging Shift Lead will manage a team of operators and technicians, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
This position requires the flexibility to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as needed based on business needs.
- Organize products at the beginning of the shift and establish order of operations per position by SKU
- Lead operations of the Motus cart unloader, Lantech case erector and sealer, BMG baggers, Videojet printers, and Mettler Toledo metal detectors.
- The understanding of each SKU and product dimensions, run rates and packing requirements.
- Validate metal detector operations and hourly checks per Metal Detection Calibration Log (300-F-017) are conducted properly reporting any issues to Production Supervisor.
- Check each product prior to packing for any non-conforming issues and notify the Production Supervisor immediately of not meeting Tellus quality standards or metal detector rejections.
- Know how to create individual pallet labels for each pallet created.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks if Warehouse Associate is not present.
- Ensure the correct Lot Code is printed on all cases.
- Complete all standard work and report any equipment or process discrepancies to Production Supervisor.
- Utilize good manufacturing practices and ensure work is complete to the required standard.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and identify hazards that may arise.
- Follow all health and safety rules and regulations.
- Any other tasks required from time to time may be assigned.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in manufacturing or related fields is a plus.
- Forklift Certified (preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in packaging or warehouse (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be flexible, reliable and well organized.
- Work and disciplinary record will be considered
- Good verbal, reading, writing and basic math skills
- Physically able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching and pulling.
- Must be able to frequently lift 25 to 60 pounds.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.