Packaging Supervisor - Pooler, GA

• Apply the discretion necessary to supervise staff of up to 10 employees in the course of daily warehouse operations (Utility and Packaging Forklift Operators).
• Oversee transfer system operations and forklift activities.
• Oversee operation of packaging equipment: High speed bagging lines, scales, palletizers, palletizing robot, pallet dispensers, printers, conveyors, stretch hooders, shrink wrappers, and bag kickers.
• Communicate equipment issues and maintain packaging‑related inventories.
• Ensure production documentation accuracy and compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensure maintenance of clean work areas and enforce housekeeping standards.
• Report any related operational problems to the Operations Manager.

• Ensure safe equipment isolation and strict Lockout/Tagout compliance.
• Oversee preventive and routine maintenance programs for packaging and warehouse equipment.
• Coordinate repair activities with maintenance personnel and track issue resolution.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in supervisory role (preferably in packaging/warehousing).

• Must be able to work long hours, weekends and holidays when needed.
• Must be able to perform physical labor such as: lifting up to 55 pounds, moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operate control panels and working with hand tools.
• Must be able use fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and speak and hear.
• Must possess adequate vision to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance.

• Must be Forklift Certified and maintain proper credentials during employment period.

• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and must pass site forklift certification.
• Must have the ability to think independently and make decisions that are in the company’s best interest.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills. Must be multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously.

• Must provide positive leadership for all assigned staff.
• Maintain the appropriate amount of staffing to accomplish the required production goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct, supervise and document daily safety meetings.
• Conduct, supervise and document production staff training.
• Monitor and supervise daily equipment inspections, and ensure that inspection paperwork is done correctly and turned in daily (i.e.; forklift, transfer system and compressor inspections, etc.)
• Directly supervise up to 10 warehouse and packaging employees.
• Interview, select, and train new hires in coordination with management and HR.
• Conduct evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Recommend corrective action and disciplinary measures as appropriate to manager.
• Provide input as needed regarding hiring, termination, promotion, and compensation decisions.
• Advise manager in regard to time off requests, monitor attendance, and manage overtime allocation.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet operational needs.

• Family health benefit packages - after 90 days
• Vacation pay - after 90 days
• Holiday pay - after 90 days
• Company matching 401k retirement program - after 90 days

If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.