Lead Extra (Wet End)-Night Shift

VALTO Inc; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VALTO Inc. is seeking a Wet End Lead Extra to back up the Wet End Group Lead in Florence, KY. The role supports startups, shutdowns, and cross-training across Wet End positions such as Resin Mixer.

You will help ensure safe operation around chemicals, fiberglass, and solvents while maintaining production efficiency. Responsibilities include assisting with line setups, troubleshooting with maintenance teams, and training new Wet End staff.

Qualifications

• Internal certifications required for Wet End operations and safety
• Readiness to operate and troubleshoot wet end production lines
• Ability to assist in startups/shutdowns and line changes

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping of the Raw Material Warehouse and production lines
• Assist Group Lead in line setup using historical settings and adjust for efficiency
• Troubleshoot upset conditions with maintenance/production teams
• Ensure Wet End personnel can perform duties; remove barriers to performance
• Train new Wet End personnel and provide guidance
• Stand in for Wet End Group Lead during absences
• Cover for other Wet End positions as needed
• Perform startups, shutdowns, and changeovers efficiently
• Prepare and set up lines for next production run

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Trash compactor safety

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Microsoft Excel

Line equipment control

Weight measurement (lbs/grams)

RCRA hazardous waste knowledge

Mix formulation calculations

Education

Wet End Operator Certification

Resin Mixer Certification

Forklift Certification

Overhead Crane Certification

Tools

KBM software

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Florence, KY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1076

Purpose:

The Wet End Lead Extra functions as the backup for the Wet End Group Lead, assist in startups and shutdowns, and fills in as needed for all Wet End positions, including Resin Mixer.

Qualifications:

• Internal certification in the operation of the Polymerization Room
• Internal certification in safe use of forklifts
• Internal certification in safe use of overhead cranes
• Internal certification in use of trash compactor
• Ability to use utility knife and common hand tools safely
• Ability to use scales for measuring in pounds and grams
• Ability to read tape measure with decimal and fraction scale
• Able to use line equipment control
• Capable of computer skills such as Microsoft Excel and KBM
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, fiberglass, catalyzed resin, and solvents
• Able to use basic math skills
• Ability to perform mix formulation calculations to determine component quantities for various amounts of mix and to determine mix quantity requirements
• Understand RCRA and hazardous waste regulations
• Certified as a Wet End Operator, Wet End Utility Operator, and Resin Mixer

Primary Functions:

• General housekeeping of work area including the Raw Material Warehouse, the production lines, and the Polymerization Room
• Assist the Group Lead in setting up the lines in accordance with historical settings; adjust these settings as needed to optimize run efficiencies
• Assist the Group Lead in troubleshooting upset conditions with the help of the maintenance, technical, or production teams
• Assist the Group Lead in ensuring all Wet End personnel are able to adequately perform their job duties. Contact the Production Supervisor for any barriers preventing efficient job performance
• Assist the Group Lead in training all new Wet End personnel
• Stand in for the Wet End Group Lead when they are absent
• Fill in for all other Wet End positions as needed to cover absences and breaks
• Assist in performing all startups, shutdowns, and changeovers efficiently
• Set up the production lines for the next scheduled production run