Shift Lead

Air Comfort, Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with match

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

Preform Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise Material Handling and ensure smooth operation of production lines in Sioux Falls, SD. This role includes assisting with machine start-ups and shut-downs, and making adjustments to improve product quality.

The Shift Lead will be the first point of contact for Material Handlers, coordinating tasks, directing priorities, and maintaining safety and efficiency on the line.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Prior supervisory experience is required or preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is expected.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and multitask effectively.
• Prior blow molding/injection molding experience is a plus, but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead alongside Material Handlers to meet production needs.
• Direct Material Handlers to prioritize tasks during the shift.
• Handle material movement, inventory squences, and quality checks.
• Ensure quality audits are performed twice per shift.
• Monitor lines for quality issues and address promptly.
• Operate forklifts and feed materials to machines as needed.
• Perform start-ups and shut-downs of machinery.
• Communicate production issues to management and implement corrections as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Training willingness

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Join Preform Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of plastic products for the packaging industry. With over two decades of industry experience, we are committed to quality and innovation.
We are seeking a dedicated individual to work alongside and supervise Material Handling and ensure smooth operation of our production lines in Sioux Falls, SD. The Shift Lead will assist with machine processing including all start-ups and shut-downs during the shift, and making adjustments to machines to improve product quality. The Shift Lead is the first point of contact for the Material Handlers. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of production and offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values excellence.

Responsibilities

• The Shift Lead will work alongside the Material Handlers on the shift to ensure production needs are met
• Provide direction to Material Handlers to ensure tasks during the shift are prioritized
• Work in Material Handling, completing duties such as scanning and moving completed product into inventory, building boxes, monitoring material levels, and completing quality checks
• Ensure quality audits are being completed twice during each shift
• Monitor production lines for quality issues and address them promptly
• Operate forklifts and add materials to machines to maintain production
• Perform shut-down and start-up of machines/equipment as needed
• Communicate production issues to management
• Make processing corrections as needed on both blow molding and injection molding machines to ensure quality product is being produced
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical ability
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and multitask effectively
• Prior blow molding and/or injection molding experience preferred, but willing to train

Compensation

Starting wage of $26/hour + differential pay for applicable hours (see details below).Shift differential may vary based upon actual hours worked.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401k plan with match

Schedule

Training will be Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Regular shift is planned to be Weekend Nights.

Production Shifts:

Weekday Dayshift (no differential)

• Monday-Wednesday 7am-7pm
• Thursday 7am-1pm

Weekday Nightshift--$1.25/hour shift differential

• Monday-Wednesday 7pm-7am
• Thursday 7pm-1am

Weekend Dayshift--$1.50/hour shift differential

• Thursday 1pm-7pm
• Friday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Weekend Nightshift--$2.50/hour shift differential

• Friday 1am-7am
• Friday-Sunday 7pm-7am

We are looking for employees that are interested in long-term careers! Employment is conditional upon passing pre-employment requirements based on company policy.