Lead Operator (2nd shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Participates, oversees and assists others in the startup, operation, clean up and shut down of a variety of equipment.
• Assigns tasks to other crew members to ensure timely completion of production runs.
• Verifies settings and correct input materials are being utilized to produce material within specification with a minimal number of adjustments during run.
• Operates hoist, fork truck, pallet jack and maintains daily inspections.
• Set ups and monitors materials during runs.
• Stages material through barcoding and maintains accurate inventories.
• Mixes and tests chemicals based on a formula / recipe for each product type.
• Follows precise test procedures as outlined in the Barrday control documents.
• Maintains quality and raises NCR’s for non-conforming materials and works with Quality / Engineering to identify and implement resolutions.
• Interacts regularly with supervisor and others to provide status updates, input for planning and feedback or concerns regarding safety, quality, productivity and employee performance.
• Completes and enters documentation in ERP system during and at end of production runs.
• Maintains safe, orderly work area ensuring 5S is practiced and sustained in daily activities.
• Ensures all equipment and work areas are clean and well maintained.
• Packages and labels materials per documentation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned including cross training within department and other areas of plant.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2+ years machine operator experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Dependable, effective team player able to delegate to and motivate others.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality and safety.
• Cumptent math skills including accuracy in basic functions such as multiplication and division and in working with conversion factors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Able to multitask and identify and solve problems within constrained timelines.
• Moving, bending, pushing and lifting capability up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials.
• Must commit to the assigned work schedule and work overtime as required.
• Cumptent and comfortable using computers and ERP system to input and access data.
• Must adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision insurance with wellness incentives.
• 401(k) matching options.
• Free life insurance, disability insurance and more.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays + PTO.
• Local candidates preferred – No relocation provided.
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.