Packaging Supervisor - Pooler, GA

**Company Overview** Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports /exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition. Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition. **Essential Functions:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Job Summary:** This position oversees daily warehouse and packaging operations in a safety‑sensitive environment that requires application of independent judgment in a variety of settings and activities to direct the activities of multiple employees. Reporting to the Packaging Manager, the Packaging Supervisor plans work and directs up to 10 employees, ensuring efficient material handling, packaging, equipment operation, documentation accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. The role requires oversight of the operation of packaging equipment, coordination of shipping/receiving activities, and routine maintenance responsibilities. Must be able to take directions and lay out job assignments to the Packaging staff. Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted at any time. Must be able to fulfill the duties of the Packaging Manager whenever required (e.g., absence of the Packaging Manager). **Essential Functions/Duties:** **Packaging Operation** - Apply the discretion necessary to supervise staff of up to 10 employees in the course of daily warehouse operations (Utility and Packaging Forklift Operators). - Oversee transfer system operations and forklift activities. - Oversee operation of packaging equipment: High speed bagging lines, scales, palletizers, palletizing robot, pallet dispensers, printers, conveyors, stretch hooders, shrink wrappers, and bag kickers. - Communicate equipment issues and maintain packaging‑related inventories. - Ensure production documentation accuracy and compliance with safety procedures. - Ensure maintenance of clean work areas and enforce housekeeping standards. - Report any related operational problems to the Operations Manager. **Maintenance** - Ensure safe equipment isolation and strict Lockout/Tagout compliance. - Oversee preventive and routine maintenance programs for packaging and warehouse equipment. - Coordinate repair activities with maintenance personnel and track issue resolution. **Qualifications:** **Required Education and Experience** - High school diploma or equivalent. **Preferred Education and Experience** - Previous experience in supervisory role (preferably in packaging/warehousing). **Physical Demands** While this role operates in a warehouse environment and requires familiarity with equipment and workflows, the primary duties involve supervision, coordination, inspection, and oversight of operations rather than rou…