Night Shift Production Lead — Forklift & Packing

Elite Staffing Inc; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator in Mount Vernon, OH to oversee packing operations on night shift. The role requires coordinating staff, leading trainers, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Forklift experience and strong mechanical aptitude are essential for troubleshooting equipment. The position includes preparing labels and tickets, managing materials, and guiding packers on production lines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packing, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate basic equipment issues
• Forklift experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print production labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders, and specification sheets for each shift
• Coordinate staffing and assign packers to production lines based on established production standards and business needs
• Lead, train, and develop new packers and trainers to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety procedures
• Coordinate meal and break schedules while maintaining appropriate production coverage
• Maintain accurate inventory of production labels, port tickets, WIP labels, and other required production materials
• Ensure production lines are properly prepared and ready for setup by completing line‑clearance activities and verifying required materials are available
• Provide leadership and direction to packers/loaders when production lines are down or operating at reduced capacity
• Operate or assist with forklift operations as required
• Assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to understand mechanical issues affecting production

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Work coordination

Job description

Elite Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator in Mount Vernon, OH to oversee packing operations on night shift. The role requires coordinating staff, leading trainers, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Forklift experience and strong mechanical aptitude are essential for troubleshooting equipment. The position includes preparing labels and tickets, managing materials, and guiding packers on production lines.