Lead Packer- Bethel Team D

Dieffenbach s Potato Chips•Bethel, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is the frontline captain of packing operations, ensuring smooth workflow from the kettle room through film splicing and coaching the packing crew. The work touches every chip bag sent out. The position is part of Team D, working Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 6:50pm-7:00am, with packing leads potentially starting a few minutes earlier.

Requirements

A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Leadership experience or a desire to grow into a leadership role
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on your feet for a 12-hour shift
Willingness to work in hot, loud, and occasionally wet conditions
Believe communication, collaboration, and high-fiving teammates are all critical to success.
Know how to lead with care and maybe a little humor when the day calls for it.
Don’t freak out at the sight of a metal detector. In fact, you run it like a pro.
Are cool with getting a little greasy, moving fast, and working in snack-scented wonderland.
Think “cross-shift collaboration” sounds fun, not frightening.
Drives a positive culture, because grumps kill productivity.
Loves snacks, but loves people, process, and standard work more.
Embraces continuous improvement, even if it means admitting others have a good idea that drives positive change.
Is excited for and can meet the expectations of the “official Packing Lead Job Description ”

Nice To Haves

Prior food manufacturing or packing line experience preferred
Being bilingual (English & Spanish)
Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety best practices a plus

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