Line Lead - Warehouse Operations (3rd Shift)

Company: Georgia Nut Company
Location: Skokie
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Georgia Nut Company (GNC) is a food manufacturing company that combines classic recipes with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide consumers with both everyday confections they love and innovative snacks that continue to drive our industry. Founded in 1945, GNC has been a family owned business for over four generations, bringing forth new ideas and driving the entrepreneurial spirit of the company into the future. Our mission is to create a pleasurable eating experience for our customers by offering high quality confections and snacks while maintaining an unrelenting commitment to excellence.Role OverviewROLE SUMMARY The Line Lead is responsible for performing a variety of functions within the packaging area of the production department including case packing, carton packing, inspecting, check weighing, labeling, box making, and reworking product. The tasks will entail the use of standard packing machinery and procedures to pack and box various finished goods in cartons, bags, or containers.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPack finished goods (bags, caddies, cartons, boxes, etc.) into finished casesInspect finished product and primary and secondary packaging for defects (broken, doubles, count, poor seals, code dates, etc.) and packing primary packages (bags, cartons, etc.) into finished master casesEnsure all finished product meets and/or exceeds quality standardsMaintain an understanding of quality standards to identify poor quality product Work to produce the highest quality, safest, and most cost efficient products possibleUnderstand and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety Regulations and Practices, Safety Rules, SSOP, Quality Control Forms, HACCP, and CCPOperate and maintain conveyor belts carrying goods to be packaged and maintain a clean work stationWeigh packages and adjust quantity as needed to meet performance standards.Label master cases, bags, and products when requiredMaintain records and logs such as weight, time, and date packaged per customer specsStamp, write, or affix caddies on packaged materialsPrepare inventory records per batch orderPerform backup duties for related positionsMaintain an understanding of AX, consumption, and RAFPerform other duties as assigned by supervisor PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Must wear proper personal protective equipment including uniform, face mask, hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, earplugs, and safety shoesWill be standing on concrete, stair climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning for a full eight-hour shiftMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsRequired to work weekends during peak season and/or overtime when needed KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalentExperience in the foods/manufacturing industry highly preferredGood observational skills to spot defective products.Ability to meet production targets and maintain routine production schedulesAbility to work both as a team and individuallyAbility to follow strict and safe guidelines and quality proceduresAbility to establish effective working relationships across the organization and willingness to work flexiblyPatience to carry out repetitive tasks PERKS! Competitive Compensation85% paid health care, dental, vision, supplemental401K Program (5% match)Laid back work environment and a fun, collaborative company culture!Casual Dress Code9 Paid HolidaysGym Membership DiscountEmployee Luncheons and Holiday PartiesEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramAssociate Recognition ProgramContinuous Education ReimbursementPaid Paternity LeaveBereavement Pay

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