Lead Operator

Rapid Resource Recruiters 1; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Operator to operate Cardline machinery effectively while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and extensive experience in operating manufacturing equipment. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work within safety guidelines, managing team duties efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of the Production process and equipment troubleshooting.
• Must have experience operating manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cardline in accordance with safety and operational procedures.
• Direct the team to meet plant metrics and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Reading, writing, and arithmetic

General working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

3 to 5 years related work experience

Job description

To operate Cardline that produce fiber products in a safe and efficient manner following standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be physically, mentally, and educationally capable of performing assigned duties of

the position, in a safe and efficient manner demonstrating a working knowledge of the

Production process and skill in troubleshooting the equipment on the line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work within the Safety guidelines established for the plant and this line.

• Must direct the team in a manner that meets all Plant Established Metrics.

• Must follow all process control systems established for the line.

• Must demonstrate the mechanical ability to direct the team's Preventative Maintenance duties.

• Must have an understanding of the Quality systems and direct team to meet our Customer's expectations.

• Will work the required hours of the line including overtime hours

• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be trained on the Hopper systems for this line.

• Must be trained on the Wind-up and packaging systems for this line

RELATIONSHIPS

Communicate and work cooperatively with Operation, Maintenance and Quality.

SUPERVISION

Works under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Reading, writing, and arithmetic.

2. Strong written and oral communication skills.

3. General working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Excel software.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED

Minimum – High School Diploma and/or three (3) to five (5) years related work experience operating manufacturing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:

• Moderate to light work: Exerting up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force infrequently and exerting ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently.

• Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:

• Incumbent is exposed to Manufacturing Plant conditions and infrequent exposure to loud noise(s).

• Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification:

• Infrequent exposure to Hi-Lo traffic.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.