Backup Lead - Packaging Department

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Pay, Shift and Location:

• $21 / hour starting wage!! More for experienced associates!
• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 Paid Floating Holidays
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9am - 7:30pm
• Location: 16800 SE Evelyn St, Clackamas, OR

The Repack Back Up Lead is responsible for assisting the Repack Lead and Manager with the day-to-day work of the Repack production and operation, while performing regular duties as a Repack employee. This position also provides back-up support while the Lead is absent including the supervision of the Repack operations (production, safety, throughput, 1st time quality, sanitation and maintenance and waste).

Key Responsibilities

• Supports and trains to be a lead on activities on the Repack floor, aligning with good management practices and standard operating procedures, ensuring safety guidelines are followed, preventing accidents and injuries, and equipment and facility damage
• Assists with the daily/routine activities of the Repack production operation to ensure 1st time quality consistently and effectively by employees.
• Assists with processes and procedures to ensure they are efficient and performed in a cost-effective manner
• Works hands-on on the Repack floor as needed to cover the production workload, demonstrate expectations, and train employees.
• Assists Repack Lead in the personnel management of the Repack employees, including providing translation as needed.
• Coordinates training of new employees and the ongoing training of all employees.
• Enters inventory information into ERP system for proper documentation and tracking
• Provides leadership by demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety-conscious behaviors.
• Responds to and troubleshoots problems with line equipment such as mechanical issues, and escalates issues appropriately
• Represents and promotes a positive image of the Company
• Stands in for the Lead during vacations and sickness as needed

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of experience working in a production/manufacturing environment required, food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Prior forklift experience
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with fellow employees
• Ability to maintain effectiveness (quality) and efficiency (productivity) in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Experience working with an ERP is preferred
• Experience and mechanical ability related to standard production equipment (i.e., conveyors, HMI's, filling machines) is a plus

Portland Bottling Company offers our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including

• Competitive pay
• Medical including Prescription and Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Generous pay for time off programs including paid personal time off (PTO), paid floating holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted learning and development opportunities

All within a positive and friendly work environment.

Our people go above and beyond for our customers. That’s why Portland Bottling Company offers a comprehensive, family-friendly package of compensation, benefits, programs, services, and support to ensure our team members can love what they do at work and enjoy their lives outside of it.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, we want to hear from you!

About The Company

As the Pacific Northwest’s leading contract packer and co-packer of ready-to-drink beverage products for nearly a century, Portland Bottling Company provides flexibility and responsiveness, with unmatched regional and national reach, as well as the scale to handle the needs of any and all customers. PBC offers 24/7, end-to-end solutions with state-of-the-art equipment, in-line monitoring, and automated technologies for next level quality, reliability, efficiency and yield.

Our mission at Portland Bottling Company is to act as one team, committed to providing real differentiated value to our customers’ business by delivering the most trusted and highest quality solutions in the industry. That comes from providing an environment for our employees that is safe and promotes growth, development, and success.

PBC values diversity in its work force and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.