Packaging & Warehouse Lead

Company Description OMG...It's Gluten Free is a specialty food company dedicated to producing fresh, great-tasting gluten-free baked goods, bread products, entrees, and pizzas. The facility in Frankfort, Illinois is 100% gluten free and tree nut free, offering a safe environment for individuals with dietary restrictions. Founded by entrepreneur Julie Couzins after her own Celiac diagnosis and her children's gluten intolerance, the company is rooted in personal experience and commitment to quality. OMG...It's Gluten Free has grown from a local café and carry-out into a small manufacturer serving both direct and wholesale customers across the United States. The team focuses on helping people manage dietary needs while enjoying high-quality gluten-free foods.

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Role Description The Packaging & Warehouse Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Frankfort, IL, responsible for overseeing daily packaging and warehouse operations in a food manufacturing environment. This role coordinates product packing activities, ensures packaging standards are met, and verifies that finished goods are labeled, sealed, and stored correctly. The Lead monitors inventory levels, organizes warehouse space, and supports shipping and receiving processes to maintain accurate stock and timely order fulfillment. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising packaging staff, enforcing safety and cleanliness procedures, assisting with quality checks, and communicating with production teams to align output with demand. The position also involves completing basic documentation, reporting operational issues, and contributing to continuous improvement in efficiency and product handling.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in packing and hands-on packaging processes in a food or manufacturing setting.
• Candidates should possess skills in packaging design and packaging engineering to support functional, safe, and efficient product presentation.
• Candidates should possess skills in quality control to ensure products meet safety, consistency, and packaging standards.
• Candidates should possess research skills to help evaluate new packaging materials, methods, and process improvements.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or logistics is highly beneficial.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a small team, with strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, food production environment and following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in food manufacturing or packaging is preferred. xhyhwjd
• Ability to lift and move packages and materials as needed, and to stand for extended periods during shifts.