Converting Line Lead Technician Packaging Operations
Based in Jackson, TN
Are you the go-to troubleshooter who can steady a production line, coach an operator, and still catch a print defect at a glance? Imagine stepping onto the floor at 3:50 pm or 11:50 pm: you match people to lines, confirm machines are at speed, and make sure materials are staged. Each hour, you verify samples from running bags and filmchecking color, print, and qualityso defects never reach a customer. When orders change, you drive swift, safe changeovers and return the line to target rates.
What success looks like
- Operators and Utility team members know their assignments and expectations
- Schedules are met; machines run at planned speeds
- Hourly sampling catches issues early, minimizing waste
- Safety culture is visible: PPE on, guards in place, ZES followed, shirt tails secured
- Reports are submitted accurately before the shift ends
- New hires are trained effectively; breaks and relief are covered without disruption
- Performance is coached with clarity; recurring problems are escalated to the Shift Supervisor or Department Manager
- Work areas are clean; materials are available when needed
- Equipment is cleaned and minor repairs handled promptly
- GMP and Food Safety Practices guide every action; you take on other assigned food safety tasks
Compensation and schedule
- Starting pay rate: $25–28 per hour
- Paid lunch breaks
- 2nd Shift: 3:50 pm – 12:05 am
- 3rd Shift: 11:50 pm – 8:05 am
Your toolkit
- 5 years in manufacturing environments
- 2–5 years operating production machinery
- Clear communicatorconfident in person and on the phone; strong, concise writing
- Able to read and apply safety rules, operating/quality instructions, and procedural manuals
- Accurate with routine reports and records
- Math-ready: add, subtract, multiply, divide
- Self-directed with excellent organization and time management
- Sharp eyesight and reliable color vision (no colorblindness) to inspect print and color on the run
Hands-on strengths
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- General troubleshooting skills
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Machine setups for production runs
If you thrive leading from the line, safeguarding quality, and keeping production moving, this role lets you make an immediate, visible impact every shift.