Line Leader packaging
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF THE VITAQUEST FAMILY!
Vitaquest International is an industry-leading development and commercialization partner for consumer products in nutraceutical and functional foods. With over 40 years of history, Vitaquest has the market insight, global reach and scale of operations to support emerging and existing consumer brands from the idea to the store shelf with flawless execution in every phase. Today, Vitaquest creates and produces more than 4,000 customer formulas for more than 500 brands in over 40 countries.
Vitaquest's employees follow an internal communications plan to encourage productivity and engagement within the organization. This is known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the organization's growth and success. We are looking for individuals who share our innovative spirit and hope will take pride in being a part of our Company.
Title: Line Leader - Packaging
Department: Packaging
Reports To: Packaging Supervisor
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 12:00 pm Midnight
Overtime available!
Line Leaders Position Purpose and Objectives
Responsible for the overall operation of the production line assigned to (including packaging components, personnel, and documentation).
Essential Job Functions
- Line Leader's Must follow all GMP’s and relevant SOPs.
- Must be aware of the relevance and importance of their individual activities in contributing to VitaQuest’s commitment to food safety.
- Responsible for all matters pertaining to the set-up of production line.
- Performs line release functions during start-up in Packaging operations.
- Make sure the proper packaging components are staged by the production line at all times.
- Maintains on-line monitoring of finished products; i.e. weight checks, label checks, lot & exp dating, during packaging operations.
- Line Leader's assign line operators to their work positions as required on a daily basis.
- Continuously training, monitors, and support production line throughout the shift.
- Fill out the GSN packaging batch record in a clean, timely, and accurate fashion.
- Responsible for providing accurate reconciliation information (received, returned, and wasted components) to the production coordinators.
- Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of production line.
- Train and monitor line personnel in performance of their duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- The Line Leader must be able to apply the information contained in the product specification to the operation.
- Problem solving skills.
- Maintain quality, and safety standards.
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility
Assigning line workers and monitoring quality and productivity.
Working Conditions
- Decision making environment, Strong Interaction with Supervision and Quality.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school or equivalent; some college a plus.
- Packaging line operation experience.
- Must have adequate verbal communication, math, and reading skills.
- Have ability to train and lead packaging production line.
Success Factors
- Motivated, team player well organized.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the VitaQuest Food Safety Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Manufacturing Lead: 1 year (Preferred)
- Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person