It is an exciting time to join Western Smokehouse Partners! We are the leading manufacturing solution for premium, crafted protein snacks. Co-manufacturing for the top brands in the industry at our plants in Galesburg, IL, Springfield, IL, Greentop, MO, Idaho Falls, ID and Burlington, IA. We are well-capitalized and focused on rapidly growing our business.
We are looking for a Packaging Room Lead to join our team in Springfield, IL. Reporting to the Supervisor and Plant Superintendent, the Room Lead oversees the entire processing process and ensures all procedures are done correctly. The Room Lead enforces and maintains company policies while holding processing staff accountable to ensure customer satisfaction.
Oversees entire packaging process and ensures all procedures are done correctly and meet the standards set forth by Operations Manager and Superintendent.
•Prepare Packaging Room for shift start by changing out machines and printing off new paperwork.
•Checking film, printer, cutting mechanisms, and other packaging machine functions to ensure high quality of products.
•Setting up, checking, and documenting the printer for “lot” and “best by” information on finished product package.
•Be an engaged member of the food safety team.
•Feeding the correct size, color, and quality meat product into the packaging machine.
•Cut meat products to the correct customer specifications and label each lug / rack as necessary to keep products separate.
•Responsible for counting lugs and racks of product.
•Cleaning and sanitizing packaging equipment / room before each use, break, lunch/supper, or any other production disruption.
•Changing out and setting up machines to the correct specifications for each product.
•Verify the correct information on product labels, packaging labels, film, caddies, boxes, etc.
•Will need to be able to lift 60+ lbs. daily.
•Responsible for timely reporting of workplace related injuries to Senior Management and Human Resources.
•Wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for the job.
•Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
•Reporting any food safety, food defense, internal or external damage to building, and equipment failure to supervisors.
•Assumes the responsibilities of Packaging Technician(s) in their absence.
•Assists in other departments as needed.
•Other duties may be assigned based on company needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person