Simplot Company ยท 4 weeks ago
Team Leader Packaging - Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Basin Facility)
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. The focus of this job will be to meet shift goals while ensuring the packaging of finished products aligns with production schedules and quality guidelines. This position also involves coordinating the packaging team and maintaining sanitation and quality standards.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
The focus of this job will be to meet shift goals defined by specific budgets while making sure the packaging of finished products is in accord with the production schedule and customer specifications/expectations and quality guidelines
This position is also responsible for coordinating the packaging team in accomplishing the following: sizing (grading) the packaged product, monitoring weight control of containers, examining case conditions, ensuring sanitation standards are met, palletizing, and compiling documentation needed for accurate record keeping. The individual in this position will provide assistance to the shift management and packaging teams in the search for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Strong leadership skills, positive work relationships, and effective coaching
Must be qualified in each of the following areas: Packaging Area Operator, Cold Room Operator, and Lift Truck Operator
Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel
Working knowledge of equipment in the processing, packaging, and quality assurance areas
Utilizes computer to communicate, document, and ensure accurate information is entered and used correctly in the Manufacturing Management System (MMS), Data Collection System (DCS), and other computer programs
Demonstrates the ability to effectively train all packaging department operators
Maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs
Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others
Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all packaging equipment and tools
Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) savings plan
10 Paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Family Building Leave
Education Assistance
Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
Company
Simplot Company
Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.
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