Lead Production Associate

Job Description

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities and the world. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 12 paid holidays, flexible spending, life insurance, AD&D, supplemental insurance, hiring bonus, machine operation and order fulfillment, housekeeping, staging and shift handoff, quality control, equipment & materials, leadership, mentorship & training, and business systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Backup to production staff of Preparing Materials Needed for Order.
• Lead Production Associate is focused on 5 to 8 pieces of equipment to ensure fulfillment of the following duties:
• Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.
• Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.
• Startup machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine.
• Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
• Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
• Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.
• Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
• Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials need, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.
• Train new team members on equipment and areas in the plant.
• Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team.
• For shift without a supervisor, they provide they are acting supervisor.
• Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues.
• Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety.
• Input work order closing.
• Perform physical inventory and update system.
• Update work orders based inventory availability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ Years Plant experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
• Stand: Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 5% of the day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.