Box Room Leader Lead PR12 1st Shift Waverly NE

Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 900 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Position Summary: The Box Room Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operation within the box room, ensuring continuous supply of packaging materials to support production without interruption. This role coordinates team members, monitors equipment performance, tracks packaging quality and waste, and maintains a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight

Lead and coordinate box room activities including operation of box machines for both small and large cases

Ensure uninterrupted supply of assembled cases and combos to production lines

Monitor workflow and proactively prevent downtime due to packaging shortages

Communicate with production and packaging teams to anticipate needs

Material Handling and Supply Management

Oversee building and staging of combos for production use

Ensure proper movement and storage of packaging materials

Maintain appropriate inventory levels of boxes and supplies

Quality and Waste Tracking

Inspect boxes for print defects, structural issues, and overall quality

Track and report packaging waste, including but not limited to:

Box machine damage

Shipping damage

Receiving damage

Identify trends and communicate issues to management for corrective action

Equipment and Safety

Ensure box machines are operating efficiently and safely

Report equipment issues promptly to maintenance or management

Promote and enforce safety standards within the work area

Team Leadership

Provide direction and support to box room team members

Ensure team stays on task and meets production demands

Train new employees on processes, safety, and expectations

Foster accountability and teamwork

Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment

Ensure proper disposal of waste and recycling materials

Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives

All other duties assigned

Qualifications:

Previous experience in packaging, production, or warehouse operations preferred

Leadership or lead experience strongly preferred

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Basic understanding of quality standards and waste tracking

Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality

Must be able to read product label by numbers

Must be able to effectively communicate in both, verbal, and written format.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack preferred

Familiarity with box machine operation and minor troubleshooting preferred

Physical Requirements / Environment:

Stand/Walk: Continuously 8 hours or more

Lift/Push/Pull/Carry: Continuously (20-50 lbs.)

Simple/Firm Grasping: Frequently

Other Physical Requirements:

Bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder (up to 1 ft.): Occasional

Ability to work in a production/warehouse environment: Continuously - Working around moving machinery, working in a cold environment (28-34 degrees F).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Zero/Minimal production downtime due to packaging shortages

Accuracy and completeness of waste tracking

Quality compliance (minimal print/box defects reaching production)

Team productivity and engagement

Area cleanliness and organization standards

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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