Packaging Technician Lead
Liquids Line, Challenger Plant
1st shift hours, Monday through Thursday, 5:00am-3:00pm Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature's Way. Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles. Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives. When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone. How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us. People TRUST Our products to be the gold standardOur words to be trueOur claims to be honest,Our actions to have integrity.Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives. It's the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature's Way.
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SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the Packaging Technician position include maintaining high sanitary standards throughout the preparation, set-up, and operation of the designated jobs, while meeting the high quality packaging specifications within a safe work environment. The Packaging Technician is also responsible for continuously working towards the improvement of quality in all operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operate and monitor assigned machine(s) to detect product defects.Perform job duties within the established quality control guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).Complete all job related documentation accurately and timely.Maintain high standards of cleanliness of work space, equipment, and materials at all times.Perform cleaning duties of workspace to maintain sanitary conditions before, during, and after a new job is introduced into the area.Produce finished goods that are defect-free, properly identified, and within the established standards.Utilize hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, and other tools as required to perform essential job duties.Notify Supervisor or Manager if any discrepancies arise, such as but not limited to: safety, quality, operations, or health concerns.Knowledgeable in basic mathematics.Follow the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines at all times.Flexibility in assigned work schedule to meet business needs.PACKAGING TECHNICIAN III Preferred: Successful completion of Technician II Level and position availability Proficient in Zones 1-5 on one packaging line.Has the ability to be proficient in troubleshooting of all machines in assigned area.Has the ability to perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s).Ability to train and develop team members.Demonstrate coaching and mentoring skills. Develop leadership skills through independent learning and on-the-job mentoring with supervisor.Promotes safety and quality initiative with area team members.Demonstrate complete confidentiality on sensitive subjects or information.Observe, recognize and act upon continuous improvement opportunities as an individual, with teams and/or SupervisorsMaintain Visual management board.Effectively communicate area specific information and updates to area team members.Builds rapport with team members and networks with other departments for support.Develop an internal support network across business units. Actively and appropriately communicate with personnel within the support network.Effective presentation skills in team settings with limited larger team discussions Provide input for area team member proficiency reviews.Gain exposure to interviewing, hiring, discipline and off-boarding processes with supervisor.Demonstrates proficiency on computer programs related to personal and team job functions (i.e. SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.)Recognizes opportunities to improve processes to become more efficient. All benefits are effective on day ONE of your employment! Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account. Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan. Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year. 401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets. You'll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness: Company provided short-term & long-term disabilityLife and AD&D insuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary critical illness & accident coverageNew parent phase-in program & paternity leaveEducational assistance reimbursementProduct discounts & a wellness programFree Fitness CenterStart Helping People live Healthy lives today! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)