Packaging Lead 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Packaging Lead 2nd Shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA *MUST LIVE IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA

Relocation: None

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

1. At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

1. We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

1. Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

1. Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Packaging Lead for our 2nd shift. A Packaging Lead is responsible for directing and monitoring overall activities of the Packaging department.

SCHEDULE:

• 2nd Shift
• Sunday – Thursday with the occasional Friday as required, and overtime depending on company's needs.

WAGE: $27.00 per hour + $1.00 per hour for shift differential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that production personnel can start on time confirming supplies against the packaging schedule prior to the start of the shift.
• Ensure employees maintain company standards by keeping track of work centers, line, and employee efficiencies.
• Responsible for training all new employees, monitoring employee performance, and ensuring that procedures are followed.
• Coach, direct and motivate employees regarding performance, attendance, and other company guidelines as necessary.
• Direct department in coordination of personnel and product to ensure smooth work transition and that the schedule is being met.
• Maintain even flow of work by being organized, planning and being able to make changes as needed.
• Develop highly productive personnel and work teams by monitoring efficiencies, conducting reviews, counseling sessions, evaluations, insisting on safety, and by keeping up to date records.
• Ensure operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure proper production by monitoring all aspects of department and shift, including paperwork, equipment, cleanliness and personnel, meeting company and USDA specifications.
• Ensure profitability of plant by avoiding waste and aggressively managing supply and other budget areas including downtime, payroll and overtime.
• Monitor quality of products, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate to shift Supervisor regarding production schedule.
• Closely work with IC, Processing, QA, Sanitation, and Maintenance regarding inventory, quality, and machine performance.
• Encourage safety by insisting on a clean safe working environment, and that employees are following good GMP practices.
• A Lead is the back up to a Machine Operator during breaks/lunches/as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor Sunday’s Packaging Sanitation event ensuring a thorough cleaning and sanitization of all equipment in a timely manner with an emphasis on employee safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or Equivalent Required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not necessary
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred
• 1-2 years Lead worker experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs. - 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use a pallet jack.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by applying directly on our website at

EEO/ E-Verify Statements: Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.