Packout Team Lead

WESTERN SMOKEHOUSE PARTNERS•Springfield, IL

7d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking an RTE Packout Team Lead to lead and train employees in safely and efficiently operating machinery. The role leads the RTE production crew, plans the daily schedule and machine product runs, and works with the Superintendent to understand packaging priorities for shipping and purchase order fulfillment. The team lead communicates expectations for cutting, packaging, and final pack, and serves as a resource for related questions. The position also verifies logs, collects or reports data for company scorecards and quality teams, and performs basic troubleshooting while communicating machine issues to the maintenance assistant. The role requires computer skills related to Microsoft Office and email, as well as knowledge of labeling media and printers. It reports to the Superintendent. Work takes place in a production facility with varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions, and PPE is required in designated areas. The employee must comply with company policies, FDA and USDA regulations, OSHA standards, and internal food safety protocols, and promptly report food-safety issues or unsafe conditions.

Requirements

Computer skills related to Microsoft Office and email.
Knowledge of labeling media and printers.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds during quality and sanitation inspections.
Use required PPE in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Lead and train employees to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
Lead the RTE production crew and plan its daily schedule.
Plan which products will run on the machines.
Work with the Superintendent to understand packaging priorities for shipping and purchase order fulfillment.
Communicate expectations for cutting, packaging, and final pack.
Serve as a resource for questions about cutting, packaging, and final pack.
Verify logs and collect or report data for company scorecards and quality teams.
Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate machine issues to the maintenance assistant.
Comply with company policies, FDA and USDA regulations, OSHA standards, and internal food safety protocols.
Uphold food safety standards and immediately report issues or unsafe conditions.