Job Summary

This position is responsible for directing the packaging line and team. The Packing Lead is responsible for ensuring that employees are properly trained to perform packaging tasks.  They are responsible for maintaining all safety and quality processes, adjusting the machines to optimum settings, obtaining minimal downtime, fewest rejects with efficient output and product switchovers. They are also responsible for keeping track of packaged inventories and recording daily packaging amounts reporting any issues to Supervisors and Managers.

Essential Job Functions

• Packaging line efficiency and utilization.
• Verification of product labels, item numbers, and lot numbers.
• Machinery changeovers.
• Completion of required production paperwork.
• Monitoring, verification, and recording of X-Ray checks.
• Training and direction of supervised employees.
• Automated case packaging machine efficiency and troubleshooting.
• Receiving and recording lot numbers and quantities of packaging materials.
• Systematic reporting of all material used.
• Completion of return forms for leftover packaging material.
• Pie line case packaging operations.
• Pie line wrapping machine operations, including film roll changes.
• Timely and efficient film roll changes with minimal line interruptions.
• Monitoring spiral freezer temperatures and reporting deviations.
• Monitoring and recording product temperatures for upper management.
• Ensuring Safety and GMP compliance of team members.
• Reporting needed machine repairs to prevent downtime.
• Reporting accidents or incidents to the supervisor or manager.
• Training new candidates.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor.
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs.

Language Requirement:

• Ability to understand written and oral direction in English and/or Spanish.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally carry and/or lift 50 Lbs.
• Must have the ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, and climb. 
• Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection.
• Ability to walk through production areas.
• Exposure to temperature change.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Wear proper footwear.

Supervisor: Shift Supervisor 

Schedule: 

• Must be available for any shift.  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time 

About Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC

Since 1984, Jessie Lord Bakery has been baking some of the freshest, flakiest homestyle pies in the country. We take great pride in sourcing the high-quality ingredients that go into our pies, from the rich California dairy and eggs that make our cream and meringue pies so luscious, to the perfectly-ripe apples, peaches, cherries, and berries that we mix into our fruit pie fillings.

We pay close attention to every detail of the pie production process, from rolling to crimping, filling to baking, and we’re sticklers for quality control, especially the taste-testing part (we love the taste-testing part). Marrying old-fashioned technique and modern methods, we craft our from-scratch bakery pies with the same care as the ones we bake at home for our family, so that our pies are both deliciously authentic and affordable for your customers.

We offer complete lines of both frozen, unbaked and pre-baked, thaw and sell pies in sizes ranging from 6” to 12” that offer convenience to your in-store bakery. We’re also happy to work with you on private labeling and packaging, as well as fun new custom pie varieties unique to your brand.

It’s an honor to have our pies on your customers' tables, whether they’re enjoying a cozy family supper, get together with great friends, or unforgettable holiday feast.