Packing Crew leader

SUMMARY  

Operates and supervises all activities of the Packing and Loading Department to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with established company policies and procedures while maintaining the highest possible levels of safety, quality, and productivity. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervises all personnel in the Packing and Loading Department
2. Blends flour to meet BSM and/or customers’ specifications for the packing operation
3. Directs all quality operations of the Packing and Loading Department to assure proper products are produced
4. Schedules production and man hours in the absence of the PLW Manager/Supervisor
5. Provides guidance, training, and mentoring to new team members as well as existing team members regarding company safety regulations, SOP’s, and any other pertinent requirements
6. Motivates employees using sound techniques to achieve the highest possible levels of quality, efficiency, and accuracy
7. Perform all work safely and in accordance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and Bay State Milling’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
8. Oversee and participates in all master cleaning schedule activities to ensure a sanitary and safe environment
9. Participate in scheduled physical inventories as needed
10. Operate forklift, Bobcat, telehandler & yard tractor as needed in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the optimum performance for the Packing & Loading Department
11. Review all Packing and Loading paperwork for accuracy

NATURE AND SCOPE

Operates and provides production floor supervision of all activities of the Packing and Loading Department, as well as other reasonable plant operations as needed

DIMENSIONS

Primarily scheduled for one shift, however, extra hours, weekends or holidays may be required.

 QUALIFICATIONS

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
2. Must have good computer, math, writing, and reading skills.
3. Employee must have the ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment, forklift, bobcat, and electric pallet jack and other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) as needed
4. Product knowledge
5. Detail-oriented
6. Good judgment
7. Problem solving skills
8. Limited data entry skills
9. Able to comprehend verbal or written instructions
10. Ability to recognize process improvements opportunities and make recommendations
11. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
12. Must be dependable and a team player
13. Ability to operate warehouse equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Employee must have the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend instructions and documentation in the English Language. 

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Employee must have the ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions in all units of measure used in practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY

Employee must have the ability to:

1. define and solve practical problems
2. collect and record data accurately
3. establish facts and draw appropriate conclusions
4. interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
5. deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables simultaneously in standardized situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must have successful completion of forklift training, written exam and driving test.  On-going training to enhance performance in position as required.

SAFETY

While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.  It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss. 

TEAMWORK

Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team. Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

 DEPENDABILITY

Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.

 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb on ladders or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 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 this job, the employee is regularly exposed to operating equipment.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. 

 FOOD SAFETY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products.  To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities.  It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevents any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility.