Relief Operator - Days/Nights

Myers Industries, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Industries, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Relief Operator to support the Production Supervisor by monitoring daily production and training new employees on the shop floor.

The role requires safely operating production lines, applying 5S principles, and ensuring adherence to standard work. Forklift operation may be required.

Experience in manufacturing and familiarity with Excel or data tools is a plus; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate all production lines safely and efficiently.
• Exhibited leadership qualities within projects or quantifiable actions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience with data gathering/reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Relieve operators within the assigned zone and monitor production performance.
• Provide on-the-job training to new operators per the training plan.
• Uphold safety protocols and 5S practices across the line.
• Assist with scrap identification, segregation, and documentation.
• Operate forklifts and attachments safely as required.
• Coordinate with supervision to address deviations from standard work.
• Assist with daily replenishment of supplies for production operators.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Task prioritization

Production line operation

Tools

Excel

CMS

Data gathering tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Relief Operator assists the Production Supervisor in monitoring the production of the product and provides on the job training (OJT) to new employees following the Train the Trainer training outline.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to adequately perform all production lines
• Properly relieve employees within assigned zone
• Provide information and support to basic operator questions
• Provide OJT to operators within working zone based on training plan
• Knowledge of equipment and safe operation of tools and allowed equipment
• Must be able to read and understand work components and standard work instructions
• Adherence to all safety protocol and procedures
• Assists with 5S process and procedures. Encourages team members to follow 5S practices
• Understands and follows procedures for secondary operations (hot stamp, welders, drills, etc.)
• Determines and segregates scrap. Completes manual scrap papers
• Understands and follows machine down procedure
• Actively replenish supplies for production operators as required
• Foster an environment of teamwork
• Provide people, line and product issues to appropriate personnel
• Addresses deviations from Standard Work with operators
• Thorough understanding of quality standards and processes
• Conduct daily safety observations

• Safe operationof a forklift and various attachments as needed

• Disassemble returned customer scrap products and remove all components
• Load disassembled product into the shredder following safety procedures

Education and Experience

Required:

• Ability to perform all production lines safely and efficiently
• Exhibited leadership qualities within projects or quantifiable actions
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Excel, CMS or other data gathering/reporting tools
• Previous training experience
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing plant
• Familiarity with injection-molding
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to heat and cold and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.