Day-Shift Packing Lead | Troubleshoot & Train

Novolex; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novolex in Ohio is seeking a Former Machine Operator for the Day shift. You will lead packing operations, ensure production goals, quality, safety, and customer specs are met. Mechanical inclination and hands-on leadership are key.

Responsibilities include labeling, staffing, training, line clearance, inventory, and assisting with equipment issues. Forklift operation and the ability to troubleshoot production problems are essential to direct teams and maintain efficient lines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues.
• Forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift.
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs.
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage.
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials.
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line-clearance activities and verifying required materials are available.
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity.
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required.
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Job description

Novolex in Ohio is seeking a Former Machine Operator for the Day shift. You will lead packing operations, ensure production goals, quality, safety, and customer specs are met. Mechanical inclination and hands-on leadership are key.

Responsibilities include labeling, staffing, training, line clearance, inventory, and assisting with equipment issues. Forklift operation and the ability to troubleshoot production problems are essential to direct teams and maintain efficient lines.