Production Lead Load Builder Operator

About the role

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.

Location: Hibbing, MN

Responsibilities

• Team leaders are assigned multiple tasks within the load building process.
• The team leader is proficient and is charged with training others to excel in their performance.
• Quality standards are explained and reviewed to production employees with the assistance of the team leader.
• The team leader works closely with management coordinating production flow.
• Incumbents may assume multiple tasks based on the current needs within their area.
• Becomes familiar with load sheet (by route, by day) and builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and knows the initial step to line cart with clean cardboard, and loads product in order according to weight, size, type, and other specifications.
• Identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements in terms of stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or if wet.
• Monitors merchandise not meeting specified quality standards.
• Maneuvers full and empty carts and is familiar with safety standards for pushing and pulling carts 50 lbs. and greater.
• Informs supervisor of any shortages every two to four increments based upon market center reporting process.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following the day's production plan.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.
• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.
• Overtime required as needed.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry product weighing up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Requires the ability to move, push, or maneuver carts weighing up to 300 lbs frequently.
• Requires bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, and pressing above shoulder level and below waist area.
• Requires the use of hands, wrists, and arms for grasping and other manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pension coverage.
• 80 hours of vacation per year.
• 40 hours of floating holidays per year.
• Paid sick time each year.
• 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $21.15, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime is required as needed.