Lead Packaging Operator

Blue Mountain Production Company, 31 County Road 827, Blue Mountain, Mississippi, United States of America

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Lead Packaging Operator is responsible for providing direction and troubleshooting in the packaging group over a packaging line. This is in addition to knowledge and skills of the highest level within the areas where direction is being given.

• Understands internal customer needs and meets expectations.
• Knows the daily schedule and performance targets and meets expectations .
• Maintains the highest level of packaging skills.
• Identifies personal development needs and seeks training to fill gaps.
• Understands packaging standards and how to modify processes to meet standards . Ensures standards are being met.
• Provides guidance to others in the packaging work group including troubleshooting problems .
• Assist or replace operators when necessary; maintains an efficient process.
• Notify Supervisor or Lead Person of disciplinary or performance issues.
• Provide input to Supervisor or Lead Person recommendations for fostering morale.
• Ensures complete compliance with ISO, FAMIQS, HAACP and other registrations within plant if necessary .
• Communicates with the Packaging and Processing teammates.
• Responsible for accomplishing equipment inspections as necessary and coordinating work orders and callouts of maintenance personnel to meet acceptable plant performance as defined by Plant Manager.
• Ensures areas are clean and free of clutter and that all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and precautions are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 years related experience

Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

• Must possess and utilize a basic level of computer literacy in all Microsoft products plus CMMS and QMS program.
• Must be able to read, comprehend , and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to provide leadership including good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the concept of ownership of the process.
• Must be able to analyze data and direct team members to meet quality and production objectives .
• Must understand all safety requirements to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and precautions.
• Must possess a willingness to work on rotating shifts and assist operators to maintain an efficient process.
• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to visually monitor electronic equipment and control panels, interpret the data and take appropriate actions .
• Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications .
• Must have functional understanding of process controls.
• Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must be able to enter and retrieve data from computer databases.
• Must be willing to make decisions within the scope of his responsibilities and be accountable for those decisions.
• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently —duration of shift if necessary.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone .

Blue Mountain Production Company, 31 County Road 827, Blue Mountain, Mississippi, United States of America