Packhouse Lead
Gotham Greens
Davis, CA, USA
USD 19-19 / hour
Posted on Oct 4, 2025
Job Details
Davis - Davis, CA
$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Description
Team Leadership and Training
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Train and manage Packhouse Production Assistants and Packhouse Machine Operators on packing procedures, quality standards, and safe handling of products.
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Lead by example, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
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Monitor and motivate the team to meet or exceed packing targets.
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Provide general coaching and feedback to improve the performance of the team and escalate concerns to the Supervisor when necessary.
Employee and Food Safety Compliance
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Report all GMPs, food safety policies, and workplace safety/OSHA violations to Supervisor to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
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Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of all packhouse equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
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Monitor for signs of plant disease or cross-contamination and report issues to the Supervisor.
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Understand the required documentation for each process and accurate completion of QC Verification and PRLs, and Temperature Logs
Production and Efficiency
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Ensure smooth production flow by coordinating with line backers (runners) and maintaining an optimal supply of products and materials.
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Oversee the accurate execution of daily production schedules, adjusting as needed to meet order requirements.
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Manage seamless changeovers between SKUs to minimize downtime and ensure continuous packing operations.
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Work with Packhouse Machine Operators to ensure proper setup and operation of equipment, including Marco machine settings.
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Track and manage productivity metrics, including pack times, case counts, and production efficiency, and share progress routinely with Supervisor.
Coordination and Communication
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Collaborate with the Harvest/QC Lead to maintain a steady product supply for packing.
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Coordinate with the Packhouse Supervisor and Harvest Lead to establish efficient break and lunch schedules.
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Communicate daily with the Supervisor, providing updates on production performance, employee efficiency, and equipment troubleshooting.
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Manage the creation and staging of boxes to support daily production needs.
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Prepare pack lines at the end of each shift to ensure readiness for the following day.