Packaging Technician Lead

Packaging Technician Lead
Liquids Line, Challenger Plant
1st shift hours, Monday through Thursday, 5:00am-3:00pm

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature’s Way.

Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles.

Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us.

People TRUST

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives.

It’s the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature’s Way.
Be a part of helping people live healthy lives!

SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the Packaging Technician position include maintaining high sanitary standards throughout the preparation, set-up, and operation of the designated jobs, while meeting the high quality packaging specifications within a safe work environment.  The Packaging Technician is also responsible for continuously working towards the improvement of quality in all operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and monitor assigned machine(s) to detect product defects.
• Perform job duties within the established quality control guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Complete all job related documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness of work space, equipment, and materials at all times.
• Perform cleaning duties of workspace to maintain sanitary conditions before, during, and after a new job is introduced into the area.
• Produce finished goods that are defect-free, properly identified, and within the established standards.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, and other tools as required to perform essential job duties.
• Notify Supervisor or Manager if any discrepancies arise, such as but not limited to: safety, quality, operations, or health concerns.
• Knowledgeable in basic mathematics.
• Follow the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines at all times.
• Flexibility in assigned work schedule to meet business needs.

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN III
Preferred: Successful completion of Technician II Level and position availability

• Proficient in Zones 1-5 on one packaging line.
• Has the ability to be proficient in troubleshooting of all machines in assigned area.
• Has the ability to perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s).
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Demonstrate coaching and mentoring skills. Develop leadership skills through independent learning and on-the-job mentoring with supervisor.
• Promotes safety and quality initiative with area team members.
• Demonstrate complete confidentiality on sensitive subjects or information.
• Observe, recognize and act upon continuous improvement opportunities as an individual, with teams and/or Supervisors
• Maintain Visual management board.
• Effectively communicate area specific information and updates to area team members.
• Builds rapport with team members and networks with other departments for support.
• Develop an internal support network across business units.  Actively and appr