Bilingual Packing Lead (Thursday-Saturday)

Dieffenbach s Potato Chips Inc•Womelsdorf, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Bilingual Packing Lead who will be the frontline captain of packing operations. The position involves ensuring smooth operations from the time chips leave the kettle room through packaging and coaching the packing crew. The work directly impacts every chip bag sent out. The team works Thursday-Saturday, with packing leads potentially starting a few minutes earlier than the 6:50 AM start time.

Requirements

Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work with teammates
Ability to lead with care and humor
Ability to operate a metal detector
Comfortable working in a greasy, fast-paced environment
Ability to engage in cross-shift collaboration
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work on your feet for a 12-hour shift
Willingness to work in hot, loud, and occasionally wet conditions

Nice To Haves

Prior food manufacturing or packing line experience
Leadership experience or a desire to grow into a leadership role
Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety best practices

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate packaging equipment, including weights, sealing, film splicing, and date coding
Support the team to meet quality, safety, and productivity goals
Engage across shifts to promote a consistent, collaborative, and positive work environment
Lead by example by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
Perform metal detector checks, adjust machines, and ensure proper product flow and scale accuracy
Change film rolls and formers as needed; troubleshoot minor equipment issues
Ensure correct packing according to customer specifications (seals, weights, date codes, labels, etc.)
Monitor and adjust seasoning levels for quality and consistency
Inspect and hand-pack product at line speed with attention to detail
Handle product rework and repacking tasks as necessary
Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as trained
Keep accurate documentation and complete logs on quality checks, production data, and inspections
Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and supervisors
Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas per food safety standards
Provide lunch and break coverage to team members
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership