Lead Operator

Southwest Economic Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in a dynamic role that involves supervising warehouse operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position requires a strong focus on detail and teamwork, as you will be responsible for training employees and maintaining a safe work environment. If you have a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to safety, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in a plant or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of handling compressed gases and industrial chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train packaging and warehouse employees.
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Oral communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Performs major duties/critical tasks of employees in the work area.

Enforces compliance with regulations and Company policies.

Enforces safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment.

Assists with the supervision and training of packaging and warehouse employees.

This description of the job does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Functional Behaviors:

• Information Input/Use of Senses
• Visually inspects containers and their components
• Observes actions of people to verify supervisory or performance feedback.
• Hears and recognizes alarm signals in order to follow safety procedures
• Uses sense of touch to help determine condition and presence of compressed gases in cylinders or containers

B. Physical Activities and Demands

• Climbs ladders or stairs to examine equipment.
• Performs activities requiring finger dexterity, such as rebuilding or replacing valves

Mental Processes

• Performs reconditioning and filling tasks that must be performed in the proper sequence
• Completes filling logs and other plant reports
• Communicates policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations to operations employees.
• Analyzes mechanical problems and makes “repair or replace” decisions
• Assists with safety meetings and training sessions

Social and Psychological Context

• Works with production and delivery deadlines
• Safety concerns require quick or immediate response to certain situations, such as spills or leaks
• Involved in interpersonal or social situations involving advising, persuading, or supervising.
• Expected to lead by example and set the standards in safety, housekeeping, production levels, time utilization, and overall job performance.
• Company expects a professional demeanor and positive attitude when dealing with customers, vendors and employees.

Working conditions

• Worker is exposed to:
• Out of doors environment (subject to all weather conditions).
• Working from heights (e.g., catwalks in plant).
• Noise of production environment

Safety Equipment:

• Safety glasses and steel-toed boots required in warehouse, production, and trucking areas.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, as necessary, depending on job function and chemical exposure.

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

Education: High school diploma preferred

Experience: Two to five years experience in a Company plant or warehouse

Knowledge of:

• General processing/operations principles.
• Usage and handling of compressed gases and industrial chemicals.

Skill in:

• Oral communication.
• Directing others; providing performance feedback.
• Basic mathematics, such as addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals

Ability to:

• Load and unload vehicles using forklifts and other equipment
• Influence others (advise, persuade, negotiate, instruct).
• Deal with frustrating situations.
• Prepare reports.
• Recognize site alarms and malfunctions.
• Read and understand training materials
• Visualize the connections/relationships between piping, valves and other components of the filling and warehouse systems
• Provide quick reaction and immediate response to required situations

Willingness to:

• Work irregular hours.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1-2 years:

stable work experience, preferably in a production environment.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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