Technical Packaging Lead

Red River Commodities•Horace, ND

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, safety, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals. The Technical Packaging Lead oversees daily operations of the packaging department in the production facility. This role ensures efficient and accurate packaging while adhering to quality, safety, and production standards. The Packaging Lead will oversee a team of packaging associates, maintain equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to optimize operations.

Requirements

2+ Years experience in a food production or packaging environment, with leadership experience.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot packaging machinery.
Must be able to speak and understand English well enough to follow instructions, read basic work documents, and communicate with team members on the production floor and other departments. Must also be able to write clearly enough to record basic information on quality checks and GMP forms.
Basic math and computer skills for inventory tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead packaging team members during shifts.
Assign tasks and manage daily schedules to meet production goals.
Train new team members on equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and address performance issues.
Ensure packaging processes meet quality, weight, and sealing standards.
Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment such as bagging machines, conveyors, and labelers.
Monitor product flow to avoid bottlenecks and minimize downtime.
Collaborate with production and quality control teams to ensure a seamless workflow.
Inspect packaged products for consistency, proper sealing, and accurate labeling.
Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP), and OSHA standards.
Complete production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
Conduct basic equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
Coordinate with maintenance teams for more extensive repairs and preventative maintenance.
Monitor packaging material inventory (bags, labels, boxes) and coordinate replenishment.
Minimize waste and optimize material usage.
Identify opportunities to improve packaging efficiency and reduce costs.
Implement process improvements and standard operating procedures (SOPs).