PACKING LEAD (STARTING $21/HR)

Job Title: Packing Lead Location: Shirley, MA Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: Starting Rate $21.00/hour Position Summary The purpose of this position is to oversee the weighing, packaging, and labeling of leafy greens products at the lowest possible cost consistent with good manufacturing practices. This role operates scales, packaging equipment, and palletizes finished cases in accordance with customer specifications. Duties and Responsibilities - Manage the flow of harvested lettuce through the conveyor belts and scales into finished goods. - Place cartons and lids onto production lines while keeping pace with the machinery. - Ensure labeling and lot/date coding correspond with lettuce being harvested for the shift. - Read scales and check case weights according to customer specifications. - Maintain a flow of corrugated boxes to the filling stage in the packaging process. - Stack finished corrugated cases onto wooden pallets. - Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. safely. - Ensure efficient operation of weighing equipment (Ishida scales). - Set up production equipment at the start of the shift. - Train and motivate department personnel. - Supervise department personnel in a fair and consistent manner. - Work overtime, weekends, or other shifts when required. - Adjust equipment as necessary to optimize throughput and yield of the packing process. - Troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist Maintenance in identifying problems to minimize downtime. - Rotate teammates to different positions during the shift. - Determine if product meets proper specifications and take corrective action as needed. - Plan and manage time efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality products. - Perform sanitation and cleanup of all processing areas throughout the day. - Enter and maintain production data and conduct or attend daily huddles. - Perform the daily light check in the greenhouses as appropriate to the production line in charge for each day. - Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality is maintained. - Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety. - Maintain a positive work atmosphere. - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education, Experience & Skills - Ability to work in refrigerated environments for 8+ hour work periods. - Ability to perform a monotonous task with efficiency over 8+ hour work periods without losing quality. - Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time. - Must be able to perform basic math skills and basic computer skills. Preferred Education, Experience & Skills - 1+ year working in a fast-paced environment. - Prior agriculture or greenhouse experience is highly desirable. - Ability to write daily reports and correspondence. - Must work well in a group and independently; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative. - Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique. - Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially direct supervisors and co-workers. - Ability to follow basic instructions and take constructive criticism from managers while maintaining quality standards and production goals.