Lead Packer- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift

Sika•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Lead Packer supports production quality and packaging activities. The role performs quality testing and inspections, identifies out-of-spec conditions, and may stop production to address quality problems. It also supports production helpers and operators, helps maintain safe and efficient production, assists with training, and performs Press Operator duties when qualified and authorized. Shift schedules are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. for first shift or 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. for second shift, with Saturday overtime. Third shift is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., with Friday-night overtime. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and safely climbing ladders as needed. Employees must follow company policies, safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment; quality inspection and product measurement experience is preferred.
Basic knowledge of quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
Basic mathematical skills and the ability to accurately measure and verify specifications.
Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Basic computer skills, including entering and maintaining accurate production and quality records.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and support daily production activities.
Ability to assist with training and guiding production employees while promoting safety, quality, and productivity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely climb ladders as required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or production experience involving quality inspection and product measurement.

Responsibilities

Stop production when needed to correct quality problems.
Perform required quality testing, identify out-of-spec conditions, and notify the Press Operator of necessary adjustments or corrections.
Inspect finished goods for compliance with quality standards, including weight, thickness, and dimensions, according to Pack-Cat specifications.
Perform and document first- and last-piece inspections as required.
Print, verify, and apply finished-goods labels to packaged product containers.
Assist production line operators in identifying and resolving quality-related issues.
Help coordinate production helpers’ daily activities to ensure safe, efficient work in accordance with safety procedures.
Monitor production activities to support adherence to production schedules.
Assist in training new production employees on job responsibilities, SOPs, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Perform Press Operator duties when qualified and authorized.
Maintain accurate daily production records and submit completed production log sheets to the Supervisor.
Comply with company policies, safety regulations, SOPs, and work instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.