Dry End Line Lead (Backup) - Startups & Efficiency

VALTO Engineered Materials; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VALTO Engineered Materials in Florence, KY is hiring a Dry End Lead Extra for the 1st shift (5am–5pm). This hands-on role supports the Group Lead by setting up lines, coordinating trim operations, and ensuring smooth production in the Dry End area.

You will perform line adjustments, monitor quality and safety, complete reports, and communicate with wet end and packaging teams to keep the line on schedule. The job requires forklift/overhead crane certifications and proficiency with basic math,

Qualifications

• Internal certifications in safe use of forklifts
• Internal certifications in safe use of overhead cranes
• Internal certifications in use of trash compactor
• Ability to use utility knife and common hand tools safely
• Ability to read tape measure with decimal and fraction scale
• Ability to use a micrometer thickness gauge and barcol tester
• Ability to use line equipment control
• Ability to use basic math skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows and KBM
• Certified in Panel Checker

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Lead in setting up the lines for startups, including trim boards, trim guides, trim saws or slitters, and counters
• Assist the Group Lead in completing all reports and forms in a timely manner, including production recaps, inspection reports, real time reject entries, cut down forms, and coil maps
• Communicate effectively to the wet end and the packaging department to ensure efficient operation
• Make frequent line adjustments, including spring wheel and sensor eye placement, to ensure the panel continues to run straight on-line
• Monitor the trim width and communicate any issues to the Dry End Lead Operators
• Notify the Dry End Lead of any correction marks on the panel
• Monitor splices to ensure the film does not pull apart
• Manages the trim choppers and disposes of all trim when the dumpsters are full
• Maintain acceptable 5S standards for the Dry End of the lines
• Provide necessary support on the line wherever needed when issues arise as directed by the Shift Supervisor or the Group Lead

Skills

Forklift safety

Overhead crane

Trash compactor

Hand tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Line control

Basic math

Windows KBM

Panel Checker

Job description

VALTO Engineered Materials in Florence, KY is hiring a Dry End Lead Extra for the 1st shift (5am–5pm). This hands-on role supports the Group Lead by setting up lines, coordinating trim operations, and ensuring smooth production in the Dry End area.

You will perform line adjustments, monitor quality and safety, complete reports, and communicate with wet end and packaging teams to keep the line on schedule. The job requires forklift/overhead crane certifications and proficiency with basic math,