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

Sika AG•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Lead Packer supports manufacturing production by performing quality inspections and testing, helping resolve quality issues, coordinating production helpers, and supporting safe and efficient operations. The role may perform Press Operator duties when qualified and authorized, and maintains accurate production and quality records. The position is offered on one of three schedules: 1st shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, with overtime on Saturdays; 2nd shift, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, with overtime on Saturdays; or 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Sunday–Thursday, with overtime on Friday nights. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and safely climbing ladders as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably involving quality inspection and product measurement.
Basic knowledge of quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
Basic mathematical skills and ability to accurately measure and verify specifications.
Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter and maintain accurate production and quality records.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organization 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.

Responsibilities

Have the responsibility and authority to stop production 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 part 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 daily activities of production helpers to ensure work is safe, efficient, and follows established safety procedures.
Monitor production activities to support adherence to production schedules.
Assist with training new production employees on job responsibilities, SOPs, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Perform Press Operator duties as needed 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.