Production Packaging Lead Associate

Location Address:

262 Millers Falls Rd., Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376



Work Shift:

12hr-C Shift (United States of America)

The Production Packaging Lead Associate role applies intensive and diversified knowledge of proper packaging of materials and finished products. This position will also load and move material and operate packaging equipment. The Production Packaging Associate III role will also be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices.



In addition to Production Packaging Associate, I and II responsibilities, the Production Packaging Associate III role will include, but is not limited to the following:
•    Ability to relieve the bagger and the palletizer operator.
•    Operate and understand robot and complete changeovers (if applicable)
•    Able to help with quality when there are needs from the quality department.
•    Stand in for quality during the DMR if the quality lead is not available.
•    Demonstrates Co-Ownership in Plant Safety, Quality and Morale results by actively participating in Safety Committees, Pre-Shift Safety Meetings, FPY Improvement Teams, etc. 
•    Designated as the Floater or lead packer on their shift, able to help with all lines and mentor new employees on safety and temp utility packers on assignments, safety, and quality.
•    Break reliever is able to assist and coordinate lunch breaks and breaks for employees in all lines
•    Other duties as assigned by management.
•    Duties my differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.





QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. 

EXPERIENCE:
•   Advanced mathematical skills are required.
•    Advanced computer experience.
•    Three plus years’ equivalent experience to include training/facilitating.

SKILLS:
Demonstrated Proficiency in PPA Skills:
Skill Category:                              Level I:
Safe Work Practices                    Fundamentals
Professional Standards               Appropriate Behavior / Managing Self
Quality                                           Inspect & Alert
Operate                                          Pack (Most Common); Discard defects

Skill Category:                               Level II:
Safe Work Practices                     Fundamentals
Professional Standards                Appropriate Behavior / Managing Self
Quality                                            Confirm inspections being performed.  Support Quality department
                                                          activities as needed.
Operate                                           Pack (All lines); Tag product; Operate
                                                           All other packing machinery.  Print tags;
                                                           Sync counts; confirm truck loads.
In addition to demonstrated PPA Skills in Level I and II, completion and demonstrated proficiency in PPA Skills Lead training:
Skill Category:                               Lead Level:
Safe work practices                      Engage in Site-Wide safety activities.
Professional standards                 Interpersonal skills / teamwork.  Communicating
                                                          with other departments.
Quality
Operate                                           Break and meal relief
Train & Coach                                 Train new associates.                                             

EDUCATION:
•   Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED). 
TRAINING:
•   Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate Lead training.  Certified facilitator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. 





Targeted Pay Range:

$21.00 - $26.88



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We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.
 

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