1st Shift Production Line Lead

Smurfit Westrock plc; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Flint, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Production Line Lead to oversee the production line and its crew, ensuring efficiency, productivity and quality of assembled orders.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of lead experience in a corrugated manufacturing environment, ability to operate PIT equipment, and solid English communication.

Hourly pay is $20.00 with overtime opportunities; hours are Mon-Fri, 6am–2:30pm, with potential weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to operate PIT equipment.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a crew in a production environment (corrugated manufacturing preferred).
• General fluency in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Team Leads to ensure staff members are assigned tasks as outlined in the work order and assist with training.
• Work side by side with crew to prepare product for customers that include: Pack product of varying type; Unpack/Repackage product; Build product bundles of supplies; Build mailing packets; Box printing; Box labeling.
• Receive new and returned product; Log and track production documentation; Ensure safety and quality standards at all times; Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

PIT equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT equipment

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity:

The 1st Shift Production Line Lead is responsible for overseeing the production machine line and Its employees within the Flint Michigan Warehouse. Line Lead ensures maximum efficiency, productivity and quality of assembly of customer orders.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 6am - 2:30pm (overtime and weekends as needed)

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr

Location: Flint, MI 48505

How you will impact Packaging Solutions, Smurfit Westrock:

• Partner with Team Leads to ensure staff members are assigned tasks as outlined in the work order and assist with training.
• Work side by side with crew to prepare product for customers that include:
• Pack product of varying type
• Unpack/Repackage product of varying type
• Build product bundles of supplies
• Build mailing packets
• Box printing
• Box labeling
• Receive new and returned product
• Log and track production documentation
• Ensure safety and quality standards at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to operate PIT equipment
• At least 2 years of experience leading a crew in a production environment: corrugated manufacturing plant environment preferred
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance
• Lift 75 pounds repeatedly and without assistance or equipment
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
  

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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