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Nature's Bakery

3rd shift Line Lead

Carson City, NV

$25.33/hr

Production Line lead Pay: $25.33 +$1.50 shift Differential Shift: 3rd shift Monday-Friday 9:30pm ... Handle start up, change over, and shut down duties pertaining to packing equipment at the beginning ...

Westrock Coffee

QA Technician

Concord, NC · On-site

... packing line has undergone an item change * Document results of quality checks * Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA Supervisor or Lead QA Technician

Nature's Bakery

3rd shift Line Lead

Carson City, NV · On-site

$25.33/hr

Production Line lead Pay: $25.33 +$1.50 shift Differential Shift: 3rd shift Monday-Friday 9:30pm ... Handle start up, change over, and shut down duties pertaining to packing equipment at the beginning ...

Westrock Coffee

QA Technician

Concord, NC · On-site

... packing line has undergone an item change * Document results of quality checks * Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA Supervisor or Lead QA Technician

Sysco

Production Line Lead

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$23/hr

The team leader is responsible for providing daily leadership, direction, and support to packing associates, line feeders and stackers; and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient ...

General Mills

Production Line Lead

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$24.87/hr

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, just minutes from the Fox River and home to the Green Bay Packers ... Lead the assigned production line with a focus on safety, food quality, productivity, and accurate ...

General Mills

Production Line Lead

Green Bay, WI

$24.87/hr

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, just minutes from the Fox River and home to the Green Bay Packers ... Lead the assigned production line with a focus on safety, food quality, productivity, and accurate ...

Blue Star Growers, Inc.

Supplier - Seasonal

Cashmere, WA · On-site

$17.50/hr

The Supplier's activities can include supplying the packing line with supplies, keeping fruit and garbage picked up from floor, helping the Floor Lead if needed, and interdepartmental communication.

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How much do packing line lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for packing line lead in the United States is $18.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Packing Line Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Packing Line Lead, you need experience in manufacturing or warehousing, a solid understanding of production processes, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, quality control tools, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you motivate teams and address issues quickly. These competencies ensure smooth operations, high productivity, and adherence to quality and safety standards on the packing line.

What are Packing Line Leads?

Packing Line Leads are supervisors responsible for overseeing the operations of a packing line in manufacturing or distribution environments. They coordinate team members, ensure productivity and quality standards are met, and troubleshoot issues that arise during the packing process. Packing Line Leads also monitor inventory of packing materials, train new workers, and maintain safety protocols on the line. Their role is crucial for efficient workflow and timely order fulfillment.

What are some typical challenges faced by a Packing Line Lead and how can they be effectively managed?

Packing Line Leads often encounter challenges such as maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and coordinating communication among team members. Balancing the need to meet daily output targets while minimizing errors or downtime requires strong organizational skills and quick problem-solving. Effective leaders proactively address equipment issues, provide clear instructions, and foster a collaborative team environment to keep operations running smoothly. Regular training and open feedback channels also help in overcoming these challenges and maintaining high performance.
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3rd shift Line Lead

3rd shift Line Lead

Nature's Bakery

Carson City, NV

$25.33/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Nature's Bakery rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

164th of 397 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Position: Production Line lead

Pay: $25.33 +$1.50 shift Differential

Shift: 3rd shift Monday-Friday 9:30pm-6am with Overtime when needed – [Full-Time Work]

SUMMARY

Coordinates the activities of assigned team members on matters related to: production, such as the quality and safety of food products being packaged; the safety of team members; the ongoing housekeeping of assigned areas; adherence to the production schedule, such as rest and lunch breaks; optimizing line efficiencies under the guidance from Line or Area Supervisor; and timely and effective communications with production leaders to support overall production effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintains the entire work area in a neat, safe and orderly fashion using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Complies with all Company and Plant policies and procedures including conformance to the facilities' GMP program (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Ensures all OSHA guidelines are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to leadership immediately. Validates the use of the Plants' lockout tagout procedures, job rotation program, etc. as needed. Promotes a positive and a safe work environment.
Adherence to schedule by following outlined schedule week to week. The ability to react to schedule changes depending on flavor/pack type change overs. Monitors case attainment to react appropriately when falling behind or ahead of schedule.
Responsible for packaging standards being met including film, carton, case, and code date, packaging integrity, and quality checks on each packaging order.
Equipment set-up to centerline settings. i.e., wrappers, carton closers, carton formers, jet printers, etc.
Handle start up, change over, and shut down duties pertaining to packing equipment at the beginning, middle, and end of each shift.
Responsible to communicate, train, coach, and motivate team members during employment with Natures Bakery.
Fill in as necessary due to callouts, vacation, PTO, and all other absences.
Responsible to pass down training information, processes, procedures, company values, among other notifications to new hires and ensure existing personnel is up to date on those same items.
Loads, removes, and/or off bears materials and products into machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
Communicating with supervisors, peers, and team members by telephone, written form, e-mail, and/or in person.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships by developing constructive and cooperative working relationship with others.
Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing, differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Assist in developing SOP's.
Create daily reports regarding staffing, production numbers, scrapped material, and encountered issues throughout the shift.
Develops, maintains, and communicate visual key performance indicators (KPI's) to provide ongoing feedback regarding productivity, quality, safety and sanitation and housekeeping. Conducts daily post op meetings for employees covering prior days' performance and current days' requirements.
Other responsibilities as communicated by the supervisor.

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