Shift Lead – Plastic Processing & Quality Assurance

Inteplast Group Corporation; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation seeks an Assistant Shift Supervisor to lead a team of production shift operators on plastic processing machines, with duties including adjustments, minor repairs, and ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality outputs.

The role requires reporting safety and quality issues, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure while coordinating with maintenance, shipping, and management. On-site position with standard and non-standard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Report safety issues promptly and work safely.
• Identify and address quality issues and adjust the process as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Capable of working under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain dependable attendance and accommodate non-standard hours as needed.
• Manage job-related stress and maintain productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and enforce all policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and related activities.
• Operate plastic processing machines and auxiliary equipment safely.
• Perform basic processing to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Ensure all shift operators maintain quality standards.
• Fill in for operators during vacations, breaks, and absences.
• Conduct frequent quality checks against established standards.
• Assist maintenance personnel with mechanical repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and proper housekeeping.
• Complete and file required shift documentation promptly.
• Communicate with Production, Shipping, Maintenance, and Management.
• Coordinate production line support staff to meet line objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards.
• Notify managers of major problems or questions.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
• Assist in training new Operators.

Skills

Safety reporting

Quality awareness

Verbal & written comms

Integrity & work ethic

Work under pressure

Independent work

Team player

Attendance reliability

Handling stress

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inteplast Group Corporation seeks an Assistant Shift Supervisor to lead a team of production shift operators on plastic processing machines, with duties including adjustments, minor repairs, and ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality outputs.

The role requires reporting safety and quality issues, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure while coordinating with maintenance, shipping, and management. On-site position with standard and non-standard hours as needed.