Packer Lead (2nd Shift) - Sensible

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.•Mountville, PA

41d•$18

About The Position

Basic Purpose: This position is responsible for training and directing the work activities of new hires for the packing area.

Minimum two years' experience in a production capacity or related role in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Completed packaging programming skills training
Proven strong safety record
Ability to work well with and command the respect of associates and team members
Ability to make simple math calculation & measurements is required
Ability to read & speak basic English
Bi-lingual with Spanish speaking and writing skills preferred
Effective communication skills with coworkers and supervisors
Possess manual dexterity to manipulate machinery
Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height on an intermittent basis
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external customers
Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedure
Available to work overtime/weekend as needed

Assists workforce in the efficient preparation for production and completion of the assigned tasks
Supports daily production to ensure safety goals are achieved, productivity goals are met, production schedules are attained, and downtime of equipment is minimized
Applies discretion and progressive discipline to accomplish objectives and to enforce company policy, establish and maintain all necessary lines of communication
Train and instruct employees as necessary and proactively respond to variances, emergencies and shifting priorities
Follows HACCP and Food Safety principles and verify compliance to all Critical Control points and Preventative Quality Checkpoints to ensure a safe quality product is produced consistently
Acts as backup to various functions on the production floor, as needed
Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues and initiate action, as necessary
Follow all Food Safety guidelines, such as, but not limited to GMP's, allergen program, quality, HACCP, sanitation, safety
Other duties as assigned