Sorter Equipment Lead

About the role

This position will be responsible for ensuring optimum performance of the defect sorters, ADRs, X-rays, and similar equipment. This role performs the maintenance of the equipment and assists in training new operators on how to properly operate and maintain the systems. This role partners with both production and maintenance personnel to accomplish the daily hands-on operation sanitation, and maintenance of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and training to the ADR operators and helps to develop & implement auditing programs to ensure proper operation of the equipment as the in-house expert on operating our ADR, Sorter, X-ray etc. systems.
• Maintains these systems through routine calibration, programming, minor Preventative Maintenance tasks, etc. and assist the mechanics and PC&E personnel in troubleshooting and light maintenance of the system including during down seasons.
• Interacts with operators, maintenance personnel, sanitation, QA and Plant Leadership to oversee the operation of this equipment and to provide ongoing reporting regarding system performance and needs.
• Leads Continuous Improvement efforts surrounding these systems as the in-house expert and system owner.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with the corporate technicians and become their primary plant contact.
• Works on other shifts, periodically, weekends &/or downtimes to provide the aforementioned training, audits, maintenance, etc.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral). Displays leadership, willingness to learn and coach. In-depth knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers, required. Possesses basic computer skills needed to perform the role (email, Microsoft Suite, etc.). Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one on one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English. Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Qualifications

• Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent required. Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).
• Displays leadership, willingness to learn and coach.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers, required.
• Possesses basic computer skills needed to perform the role (email, Microsoft Suite, etc.).
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one on one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.
• Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is $32.21.