Shift Lead – Rubber Press Ops & Training

KONG Company; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

KONG Company in Golden, CO is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise press operators, provide on-the-job training, and support the Shift Supervisor to sustain profitability. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10pm, with responsibilities including batch handling and light maintenance to keep machines running efficiently.

You will lead safety practices, document downtime, manage rubber inventory, and ensure accurate production data entry. A forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to lead and train a team.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Must be a team player and a self-starter.
• Effective communication with peers and supervisors.
• Must obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach Press Operators on an ongoing basis in support of the Shift Supervisor.
• Assign and deliver batches of rubber to presses.
• Perform minor mold maintenance and cleaning to keep machines running efficiently.
• Provide operator relief and may run presses for portions of shifts.
• Document machine downtime occurrences during the shift.
• Operate a forklift to unload and stock rubber in designated areas.
• Inventory rubber and assign it to machines as needed.
• Ensure output data is entered accurately by operators.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Fill in for the supervisor as needed.
• Conduct in-process visual inspections of product approximately each hour.
• Transport completed lots from press to scale for weighing.
• Prepare and/or deliver finished product to warehouse or transfer truck.
• Weigh and split rubber batches as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and report hazards.
• Assist with interviews as requested.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

KONG Company in Golden, CO is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise press operators, provide on-the-job training, and support the Shift Supervisor to sustain profitability. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10pm, with responsibilities including batch handling and light maintenance to keep machines running efficiently.

You will lead safety practices, document downtime, manage rubber inventory, and ensure accurate production data entry. A forklift certification is required.