Fiber Production Shift Lead

Location: Fort Benton, MT. Weekend Shift | Night Shift.

Pay

This is a full-time, hourly position starting at $27.00 per hour based on experience, qualifications, and skill level. Shift differentials will be applied.

Schedule

Weekend Shift | Night Shift (overnight).

About the role

The Night Shift Lead provides hands-on leadership for overnight operations at IND HEMP’s fiber processing facility. Working alongside production employees, this position coordinates shift activities, operates and troubleshoots equipment, supports employee training, and helps the team meet safety, quality, and production expectations. The Night Shift Lead serves as the primary contact during the shift and communicates operational concerns and follow-up needs to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work assignments, breaks, and employee coverage to meet production priorities.
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Perform equipment setup, startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown; adjust processing equipment to maintain efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine maintenance within training and authorization; coordinate additional support and assist with repairs as needed.
• Conduct required quality checks, collect product samples, and complete accurate production and downtime records.
• Safely operate forklifts, mobile equipment, and aerial equipment as trained and authorized.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to Operators I, II, and III, reinforcing safe equipment operation and consistent work practices.
• Address routine shift concerns, stop work when unsafe conditions arise, and promptly escalate safety, quality, equipment, or employee concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and communicate production status, equipment conditions, and unresolved issues during shift handoffs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or leadership training preferred.
• Two or more years of manufacturing, processing, or related industry experience, or equivalent training, preferred.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Previous experience