2nd Shift Bag Making Lead

Job Description

Job Description

2 nd Shift Bag Making Lead | $19/Hour | 2 :00pm – 10 :30 p m, Monday - Friday

What Matters Most

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability
• Weekly Pay
• $19/hr to start
• On-site position located in Bardstown
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program

Job Description

A leading packaging company in Bardstown, Kentucky is hiring for their Bagging Department. This role will include overseeing the final converting stage where laminated film or paper is turned into finished packaging products.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting the machine operators with changeovers
• Verifying first bags off the line against client specifications
• Ensuring operators perform ongoing checks for seal integrity, print registration, and structural defects
• Following daily production schedule to make sure lines are fully staffed
• Mentor and train packaging operators and assistants
• Manage production logs, track waste, report metrics to Production Supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 – 5 years prior experience operating bag machinery is preferred
• At least 1-year prior experience leading a crew, managing shift schedules, leading line work
• Must wear proper PPE (Personal Protective and Product Protective Equipment)
• Understanding of work-based instructions
• Able to train on 1st shift, 6am – 2:30pm
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks

Benefits and Perks :

• Pay Rate: $19 per hour to start
• Medical, Vision, Dental available
• Full-time Schedule
• 401K and Referral Bonus Plan
• Training & Growth opportunities

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $19/hr, excluding benefits, bonuses or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.