Lead, Process Support - Automation

Southwire Company; Waco (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Pension plan

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leading wire and cable producer, is hiring for a swing night shift role at the Atlanta Distribution Center.

The position offers hands-on supervisory duties, requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid forklift license, and entails operating machinery, ensuring safety, and supporting efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain a valid forklift truck operator’s license.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly.
• Able to use word processing tools and computer-based systems.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions explicitly.
• Judgments concerning operation of department are encountered.
• Must have outstanding work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse operating systems.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in maintaining department efficiency.
• Perform supervisory duties as needed.
• Accommodate operators' needs as required.
• Operate machinery or support other departments as needed.
• Support safety, housekeeping and employee performance initiatives.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:Atlanta Distribution Center

Shift: Swing Night Shift C

Pay Rate: $27.50 – $29.27

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting supervisor in keeping department operating efficiently.
• Responsible for performing supervisory duties as needed.
• Responsible for accommodating the needs of operators as needed.
• Responsible for operating machinery or performing jobs in other departments as needed.
• Responsible for assisting supervision in regard to safety, housekeeping and employee job performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY:

• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to
• Follow prescribed safety rules/procedures in an effort to prevent injury to self and others.
• Seek the assistance and advice of safety representatives on matters concerning safe practices, policies
• and/or procedures and provide support for all safety committee activity.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Report environmental and safety policy violations to supervision/management.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal warehouse working conditions, shift schedule may vary.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50-75 pounds.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• Must obtain a valid forklift truck operator’s license.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and write legibly.
• Able to use word processing tools and computer-based systems.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions explicitly.
• Judgments concerning operation of department are encountered.
• Must have outstanding work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse operating systems.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.Must have good attendance record, and cannot have an active final written warning disciplinary status.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.