Packaging Lead

Prairie Farms Dairy•Mindoro, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Packager performs all activities that pertain to the packaging of cheese and to ensure the packaging department and crumbling department are operating in a productive and cost effective manner.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read, interpret and understand written and oral directions.
Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
Must demonstrate basic math skills, and understand weights and measures.
Must be able to verbally communicate, understand, and write in the English language.
Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
Must be able to pass a approved First Aid Course
Must be able to perform basic computer tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience preferred but will provide training.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and coordinating to achieve daily packaging schedule to insure of timely shipments.
Assign employees as needed.
Ensure all employees are doing the jobs they are assigned according to all procedures.
Ensure all employees receive the needed training to perform their job(s).
Inspect all equipment to assure proper operation and safety.
Assist in all quality audits as needed
Ensure GMP’s, Quality Control, Safety, and Sanitation Procedures are followed including all documentation is properly filled out.
Communicate with warehouse/cooler personnel for product needs for the next day packaging needs and shipping needs.
Communicate with Inventory Clerk to insure all packaging needs are met.
Must be able to accurately complete all required paperwork and reports
Report any loss of containers, packaging materials, ingredients and products
Must be able to clean and sanitize all equipment
Communicate with office personnel on customer orders and needs.
Must be able to accurate perform all required tasks for Infinium System.
Ensure proper packaging and labeling for each product and customer.
Assist in any other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.
Must attend all job-related classes or seminars that are company supplied.