Packaging Lead 3rd Shift

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Full Time Production Kent Production, Kent, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Packaging Lead 2nd Shift

Onsite

Kent, WA (MUST LIVE IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA)

None

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Packaging Lead for our 2nd shift. A Packaging Lead is responsible for directing and monitoring overall activities of the Packaging department.

• 2nd Shift
• Sunday – Thursday with the occasional Friday as required, and overtime depending on company's needs.

$27.00 per hour + $1.00 per hour for shift differential.

• Ensure that production personnel can start on time confirming supplies against the packaging schedule prior to the start of the shift.
• Ensure employees maintain company standards by keeping track of work centers, line, and employee efficiencies.
• Responsible for training all new employees, monitoring employee performance, and ensuring that procedures are followed.
• Coach, direct and motivate employees regarding performance, attendance, and other company guidelines as necessary.
• Direct department in coordination of personnel and product to ensure smooth work transition and that the schedule is being met.
• Maintain even flow of work by being organized, planning and being able to make changes as needed.
• Develop highly productive personnel and work teams by monitoring efficiencies, conducting reviews, counseling sessions, evaluations, insisting on safety, and by keeping up to date records.
• Ensure operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure proper production by monitoring all aspects of department and shift, including paperwork, equipment, cleanliness and personnel, meeting company and USDA specifications.
• Ensure profitability of plant by avoiding waste and aggressively managing supply and other budget areas including downtime, payroll and overtime.
• Monitor quality of products, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate to shift Supervisor regarding production schedule.
• Closely work with IC, Processing, QA, Sanitation, and Maintenance regarding inventory, quality, and machine performance.
• Encourage safety by insisting on a clean safe working environment, and that employees are following good GMP practices.
• A Lead is the back up to a Machine Operator during breaks/lunches/as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor Sunday’s Packaging Sanitation event ensuring a thorough cleaning and sanitization of all equipment in a timely manner with an emphasis on employee safety.

• High School or Equivalent Required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not necessary
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred
• 1-2 years Lead worker experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
  
  - 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use a pallet jack.

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First‑class onsite fitness center

Please apply if you are ready to contribute to a dynamic, innovative environment focused on quality and safety.

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at  or apply directly on our website at

Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E‑Verify program.

We do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.