Order Prep Lead

RS Utility Structures Inc; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RS Utility Structures Inc in Humble, Texas is seeking an Order Prep Lead for night and day shifts to direct the workflow of pole preparation and shipping. You will ensure timely packing, coordinate tasks, and communicate progress to the Shipping and Fulfillment Manager.

This role emphasizes safety and quality as part of RS's values, with training in Epicor data entry and continuous improvement. The candidate should have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and at least one year of

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1 year minimum experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Forklift certificate.
• Ability to operate power tools (saws, drills, routers, nail guns).
• Working knowledge of metric and imperial measurements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and dimensioning.

Responsibilities

• Direct the team to coordinate workflow for order prep and shipping.
• Assign tasks to meet the shipping schedule.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment and report issues.
• Communicate daily shift activities to the incoming shift lead to ensure smooth transition.
• Notify Production Supervisor of department activities to meet daily goals.
• Assist training of new employees.
• Lead packaging preparation for shipments (dunnage and nesting).
• Enter production data into Epicor at end of shift.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certificate

Power tools operation

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Shipping and Fulfillment Manager, the purpose of the Order Prep Lead one for nights and one for days is to direct the workflow of the preparation of poles and shipping, while communicating all activities throughout the shift daily. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that cares for other's well-being through best practices in health and safety, in addition to the company's values of Safety, Respect, Resilience and Teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the team members by strategically coordinating the workflow which includes assigning job tasks and duties to meet all order preparation and shipping priorities as per the shipping schedule
• Identify and direct employee issues to the Order Prep Supervisor or Shipping and Fulfillment Manager
• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment and report any issues to the JHSC member, supervisor or appropriate manager
• Communicate the department’s activities, progress, and any outstanding issues to the incoming shift lead at the end of each shift to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted workflow.
• Notify the Production Supervisor of the activities of the department throughout the shift to ensure daily shipping goals are met.
• Work with the Quality department to identify and address any issues that may arise during the shift.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Lead the preparation of packaging (dunnage) and nesting for shipments.
• Participate and lead the department in performing continuous improvement activities to ensure efficiency within the department and to meet the company's goals.
• Enter all production data into Epicor at the end of shift.
• Performs all duties of an Order Prep Operator.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements by maintaining a clean and safe work environment and complying with all Company policies as well as Provincial and Federal Regulations
• Other duties as assigned

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• 1 year minimum exp. of manufacturing or industrial background
• Forklift/ Lift Truck certificate
• Knowledge and able to operator power tools such as saws, drills, routers and nail guns
• Working knowledge of Metric and Imperial measurements
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and dimensioning

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, and tools.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and occasional kneeling or crouching, as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in the assigned work environment.

Working Conditions

• Industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to hot and humid conditions. Indoor and outdoor weather exposure.
• Exposure to production materials, including limited interaction with manufacturing chemicals while following all required safety procedures and PPE requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
• Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance.
• Optional additional coverage (life, long-term disability).
• Generous paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for growth and development within a global, forward-thinking company.

Why Join Us?

At RS, you'll play a key role in strengthening the quality foundation that supports our continued growth. As we ramp up production, you'll help shape the systems, processes, and culture that ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability. You'll join a collaborative, value-driven team where quality is at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and motivated to make a lasting impact, RS is the place to do it.

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