Production Assistant Lead - 3rd Shift

DescriptionThe Assistant Lead acts as a backup in the absence of the Production Lead. In addition, the Assistant Lead performs duties related to general production including the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transportsdry or liquid materials that comprise customer products. The Assistant Lead must emphasize the important of meeting or exceeding customer requirements by remaining committed to the delivery of on-time, defect free products.Work Schedule: 3rd Shift: Sunday Night - Friday Morning 11:00 PM - 7:00 AMResponsibilitiesPerform the role of the Production Lead in their absence.When not filling in for the Production Lead, this position preforms the responsibilities of a Machine Operator.Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert them into machinery, or ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.Package the finished pelletized materials in containers and/or bags.Refer issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.Perform all required machine cleaning.Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.Material handling.Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.RequirementsSkills and AbilitiesMechanical aptitude is highly preferredPrevious supervisor experience is idealProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related systemsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shiftRead and follow manuals and proceduresMaintain a clean and safe workspaceMust be dependable and have excellent attendancePossess a positive attitudeMust be willing and able to work overtime as neededWilling and able to work in temperature extremes - hot and coldMust be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit testMust be able to read, write, and speak English Education and ExperiencePreferred high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred forklift experience. Previous manufacturing experience.Previous supervisor experience is ideal.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Regularly Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.) Exposure to moving mechanical partsFrequently Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particlesOccasionally Sit Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds. Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protectionOther Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.