Sr. Packaging Associate 7pm-7am

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.