8th Avenue Food & Provisions · 8 hours ago
Packaging Lead
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years exp8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization that produces and sells quality food products. The Packaging Lead is responsible for coordinating line workers' activities to meet production goals while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Consumer GoodsFood ProcessingManufacturingMarketingOrganic FoodSales
Responsibilities
Manage production processes to ensure to “Best in Class” production standards and meet goals
Coordinate with supervisor and other Leads on an as needed basis to establish schedules, job assignments and production sequences to meet production goals
Monitor/manage/maintain equipment, crew and packaging operator processes to ensure compliance to GMP’s and safety standards
Communicate with other departments (QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, etc.) as necessary
Confer with Supervisor to resolve employee issues and take appropriate action
Must be available to attend training seminars/classes as needed
Deliver, conduct, coordinate training activities within the department
Deliver and manage work assignments of crew members
Coordinate break rotation schedules in a timely manner that complies with labor laws, and maintains production flow
Communicate all applicable line production information to following Lead/Supervisor in shift-change hand-off to ensure smooth transition
Continually inspect raw materials and finished goods to ensure safe, quality food of the highest standard
Ensure all quality checks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure all samples are collected and delivered to QA as instructed in each batch ticket
Continually monitor processes and finished goods to ensure all is within specification, so as to catch & resolve any error or malfunction as soon as possible and prevent waste
Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs as it pertains to this position
Replenish supplies, and ensure proper tools are available to crew to support efficient production
Aid in the resolution of any machine malfunction or processing error to resume/continue efficient production of safe, quality product
Monitor and verify all reporting and tracking is complete and timely, to ensure proper traceability throughout production processes
Keep work area clean and free from hazards
Communicate ANY hazards, and/or pest sighting to appropriate department for a timely resolution
Production data entry, via computer
Ensure the performance reports are filled out accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure all items on the line shadow boards are intact and accounted for
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ years experience in a fast paced manufacturing production environment
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed
Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, sit, and kneel for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to balance for 8+ hours per shift
Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs up to 8+ hours per shift
Must be able to climb/work off ladder, and reach above shoulders for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 8+ hours per shift
Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 55 pounds for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually
Preferred
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
Respect co-workers in actions and communication
Ability to relieve any position on the line and work independently at speed
Use computers and software
Must be punctual and available to work overtime and weekends upon request
Operate manual and electric pallet jacks, and walkie-stacker
ATP Testing certified
Company
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a food production firm that manufactures and sells private brand food products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-03Acquired
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Craig N. Cohen
Chief Financial Officer
Deepashri Khare
Chief Human Resources Officer at 8th Ave Food & Provisions
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