Extrusion Support Lead

Staffmark; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including медік

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Leadership Opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring an Extrusion Support Lead in Alexandria, MN. Pay rate $21.25 per hour. Schedule Fri–Sun 6:30 PM–6:30 AM and Thu 6:30 PM–12:30 AM, 3½-day workweek. Lead the extrusion shift, ensure safe operations, and keep production moving.

You will supervise a manufacturing team, coordinate with maintenance and quality, and perform packing, material handling, and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and manufacturing specifications.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail for quality inspection and order verification.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support multiple production areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the Extrusion department through packing, material handling, trailer loading, and product aging.
• Set up and operate equipment safely and efficiently to maximize output and meet quality standards.
• Read and verify manufacturing orders to ensure internal and customer specifications are met.
• Monitor production processes and make adjustments to packing methods or production rates as needed.
• Load trailers according to customer requirements and specifications.
• Operate cranes and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive billets and manage scrap disposal (dumping scrap bins).
• Move and distribute baskets to and from press lines to support workflow.
• Ensure presses are properly supplied with spacers to maintain production efficiency.
• Perform product inspections prior to aging process.
• Check hardness levels based on alloy and temper requirements.
• Provide general press support as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety procedures

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or leadership training

Tools

Crane operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Now hiring for an Extrusion Support Lead
Location: Alexandria, MN
Pay Rate: $21.25 per hour
Schedule: Friday – Sunday | 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM and Thursday | 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Enjoy a 3½-day workweek

Run the Shift. Lead the Team. Get the Respect.

Looking for Extrusion Support Lead jobs in Alexandria where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and manufacturing specifications
• Basic understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing setting
• Strong attention to detail for quality inspection and order verification
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support multiple production areas

Job Duties

• Support the Extrusion department through packing, material handling, trailer loading, and product aging processes
• Set up and operate equipment safely and efficiently to maximize output and meet quality standards
• Read and verify manufacturing orders to ensure internal and customer specifications are met
• Monitor production processes and make adjustments to packing methods or production rates as needed
• Load trailers according to customer requirements and specifications
• Operate cranes and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Receive billets and manage scrap disposal (dumping scrap bins)
• Move and distribute baskets to and from press lines to support workflow
• Ensure presses are properly supplied with spacers to maintain production efficiency
• Perform product inspections prior to aging process
• Check hardness levels based on alloy and temper requirements
• Provide general press support as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
• Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Extrusion Support Lead.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving.
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams.

“The people are all great hard workers, and they really care about you. There’s always room to advance in your career at Staffmark.” — Tyler, Staffmark Associate