Now Hiring: Pouching Line Operator/Supervisor | Ferndale, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Pouching Line Supervisor – Swing Shift

Ferndale, WA
Full-Time | $28+ /hr DOE

We are seeking an experienced Pouching Line Supervisor to oversee daily operations on our packaging line while actively operating and troubleshooting pouching equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands production flow, machine operation, and team coordination. The ideal candidate has prior experience running automated pouching or packaging machinery and can confidently lead a small production crew while keeping quality, efficiency, and safety standards on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a team of 4–6 production associates on the new swing shift pouching line
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor automated pouching/packaging machinery
• Calibrate film alignment, load and change film rolls, and ensure proper machine setup for production runs
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor mechanical adjustments to minimize downtime
• Maintain production flow while ensuring product quality and packaging standards are met
• Perform quality control checks throughout the production process
• Coordinate line changeovers and communicate production needs with supervisors and maintenance teams
• Train and mentor line associates on procedures, safety, and production expectations
• Complete production documentation and reporting accurately
• Maintain GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards throughout the shift

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating pouching, packaging, or automated production machinery REQUIRED
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and making machine adjustments
• Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a production environment strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify operational issues quickly
• Experience working in food manufacturing or GMP environments preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting materials as needed
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can step into a leadership role while still being highly hands-on with the equipment. This person should be dependable, mechanically inclined, organized under pressure, and capable of keeping both the line and the team running smoothly during production.

Why Join Us?

• Growing company with expansion opportunities
• Stable full-time position
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level production leadership
• Permanent hire opportunity after successful contract period

Apply today to join a growing food manufacturing team where your leadership and machine operation experience will make an immediate impact.

LaborMax Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

LaborMAX Staffing is a locally operated staffing agency serving businesses throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish Counties, with offices in Bellingham and Everett. We partner with companies across a variety of industries to provide reliable employees for short-term, long-term, and project-based assignments.

Our goal is to connect dependable workers with great opportunities while providing support every step of the way. When you work with LaborMAX, you can expect a simple hiring process, consistent communication from our local team, and access to a wide range of job opportunities throughout the region.

We take pride in helping people get to work quickly and supporting our employees once they’re on assignment.

Company Description

LaborMAX Staffing is a locally operated staffing agency serving businesses throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish Counties, with offices in Bellingham and Everett. We partner with companies across a variety of industries to provide reliable employees for short-term, long-term, and project-based assignments.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to connect dependable workers with great opportunities while providing support every step of the way. When you work with LaborMAX, you can expect a simple hiring process, consistent communication from our local team, and access to a wide range of job opportunities throughout the region.\r\n\r\nWe take pride in helping people get to work quickly and supporting our employees once they’re on assignment.