Packing Lead

Little Leaf Farms•Mcadoo, PA

About The Position

The Packing Lead oversees the weighing, packaging, and labeling of leafy greens products while supporting good manufacturing practices and efficient production. The role operates scales and packaging equipment, manages harvested lettuce through conveyor belts and production lines, and palletizes finished cases according to customer specifications. The Packing Lead also sets up and adjusts production equipment, supports and supervises department personnel, troubleshoots equipment issues, maintains production records, and helps ensure product quality, food safety, and sanitation.

Requirements

Ability to work in refrigerated environments for periods of 8 or more hours.
Ability to perform monotonous tasks efficiently for periods of 8 or more hours without losing quality.
Ability to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
Basic math skills.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Prior agriculture or greenhouse experience is highly desirable.
Ability to write daily reports and correspondence.
Ability to work well both in a group and independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially direct supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to follow basic instructions and accept constructive criticism from managers while maintaining quality standards and production goals.

Responsibilities

Manage the flow of harvested lettuce through conveyor belts and scales into finished goods.
Place cartons and lids onto production lines while keeping pace with machinery.
Ensure labeling and lot/date coding correspond to the lettuce being harvested for the shift.
Read scales and check case weights against customer specifications.
Maintain a flow of corrugated boxes to the filling stage.
Stack finished corrugated cases onto wooden pallets.
Ensure efficient operation of weighing equipment, including Ishida scales.
Set up production equipment at the start of the shift.
Train and motivate department personnel.
Supervise department personnel fairly and consistently.
Work overtime, weekends, or other shifts when required.
Adjust equipment to optimize packing-process throughput and yield.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist Maintenance in identifying problems to minimize downtime.
Rotate teammates through different positions during the shift.
Determine whether products meet specifications and take corrective action as needed.
Plan and manage time efficiently to meet goals while producing quality products.
Sanitize and clean processing areas throughout the day.
Enter and maintain production data and conduct or attend daily huddles.
Perform the daily light check in the Green Houses as appropriate to the production line in charge.
Follow safe work practices and GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality.
Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere.
Perform other duties as assigned.