Packaging Lead

Position: Lead (Packaging)

Pay: Starting at $18.50 hr + $500 sign-on bonus opportunity 

Nature’s Bakery, a fast-growing national brand of better-for-you snacks, has immediate openings for a Processing Lead. We have openings on all shifts and offer 40+ hours a week for Full time employees. Interviews and offer decisions are often made on the same day. 

As a Packaging Lead, you are an essential worker, responsible for supervising assigned personnel, the quality and safety of food products produced, the safety of personnel, the ongoing housekeeping of assigned areas and adherence to the production schedule while minimizing scrap (food waste) and optimizing line efficiencies under the guidance of Line or Area Supervisor.  Maximizes the use of personnel through ongoing training, coaching and regular daily feedback. 

Our company's purpose is to nourish families and help them thrive. We apply a similar approach to our diverse and inclusive team members. We offer the following benefits so you can feel good about where you work and what you do: 

Air conditioned and safe working environment.  Our bakery in Hazelwood is temperature controlled. When the weather outside is freezing or sweltering hot, the temperature inside our facility stays comfortable between 70 to 72 degrees, so you can be at your best. 

Competitive wages. In addition to a competitive base hourly rate, we offer eligible Full time employees sign-on bonuses of $500, shift differentials for second and third shifts, individual incentives, team incentives, and opportunities to earn overtime.  

Promotional opportunities. Employees who start in a packer role routinely are promoted into operator and quality roles with higher earning potential. 

Enjoy Great benefits! The physical and mental health of our employees is important to a thriving workplace. That is why we offer, for our eligible full-time employees: 

• Basic medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match which vests on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation 
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (10 days)
• paid short term disability
• paid life insurance.
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts 

Basic Qualifications: 

A high school diploma or equivalent is required 
Properly follow quality standards, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and detailed operating manuals. 
Adherence to safety, GMP and efficiency standards 
Excellent communication skills 
Must have solid math skills with the ability to interpret results. 
Sound mechanical aptitude to “see” issues causing quality or throughput issues. 
Skilled at dismantling, repairing and maintaining equipment. 
Knowledge of operating hand and power tools used in production. 
Position must have a keen attention to detail, ensuring all quality standards are met at all time. 
Excellent problem-solving skills 
Able to plan, organize and schedule machinery and personnel to scheduled requirements 
The stamina to keep pace with a brisk work environment understanding that each minute of downtime results in increased costs and lost business.  

Nature’s Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of its people. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment because of any basis protected by federal, state, local law including race, religion, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.