Box Room Leader Lead PR12 1st Shift Waverly NE

Tecumseh Poultry•Waverly, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Box Room Leader oversees daily operations in the box room and ensures a continuous supply of packaging materials to support uninterrupted production. The role coordinates team members, monitors equipment performance, tracks packaging quality and waste, and maintains a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. The position is based in Waverly, Nebraska, and works on 1st shift. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The work takes place in a production and warehouse environment, around moving machinery and in cold temperatures of 28–34°F. Prior Tyson Foods employees are subject to a minimum 900-day rehire waiting period and a limit of three times of employment.

Requirements

Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of quality standards and waste tracking.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to read product labels by numbers.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in packaging, production, or warehouse operations.
Leadership or lead experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack.
Familiarity with box machine operation and minor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate box room activities, including operating box machines for small and large cases.
Ensure assembled cases and combos are supplied to production lines without interruption.
Monitor workflow and proactively prevent downtime caused by packaging shortages.
Communicate with production and packaging teams to anticipate needs.
Oversee building and staging of combos for production use.
Ensure proper movement and storage of packaging materials and maintain appropriate inventory levels of boxes and supplies.
Inspect boxes for print defects, structural issues, and overall quality.
Track and report packaging waste, including damage from box machines, shipping, and receiving.
Identify waste trends and communicate issues to management for corrective action.
Ensure box machines operate efficiently and safely, and promptly report equipment issues to maintenance or management.
Promote and enforce safety standards in the work area.
Provide direction and support to box room team members, keeping the team on task and meeting production demands.
Train new employees on processes, safety, and expectations; foster accountability and teamwork.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment, including proper disposal of waste and recycling materials.
Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.