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Production Technician 3 - Lead 2nd Shift (7:30pm-6:00am)

Responsible for machine operation and crews in a light industrial setting. Must manage machine teams to ensure proper and safe operation of assigned equipment. Responsible for quality, output, and meeting production goals. Additionally, fulfills the job duties of a Production Technician 1,2 and 3 as required.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Production: Monitors performance of machines and personnel. Provides feedback to personnel. Ensures that goals are being met, crews have tools and resources needed and issues are communicated to Supervisor. Ensures that the processes are being followed for production and material handling. Applies advanced troubleshooting skills and performs basic maintenance on assigned machines that improve quality and performance. Assists crew members when needed.
• Crew Leadership/Training: Organizes crew activities and delegates assignments. Trains and develops all crew members.
• Quality and Waste: Monitors product quality for correctness and report when errors occur. Monitors print and bundle quality. Makes adjustments as necessary to correct quality issues. Monitors product waste and takes steps to reduce or eliminate spoilage and doubles.
• Communication/Record Keeping/Safety: Maintains accurate record keeping IE: safety audits, packages per hour, labor hours per thousand and other logs or forms. Communicates personnel issues to the Supervisor. Informs other Operators/Supervisors of pertinent information and communicates to other shifts as necessary. Monitors and promotes a safe and clean workplace. Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 5 years related experience

Qualifications

• Basic computer experience
• Ability to lead, mentor & coach effectively.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lead as a cell leader (multiple machines).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communicator (share equipment knowledge, quality, and safety concerns).
• Ability to troubleshoot machine problems.
• Mathematical skills, and advanced skills in production reports.
• Basic computer skills, technical skills may vary based on the equipment.
• Ability and knowledge to operate a pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of machine and manufacturing operations.
• Bilingual speaking skills are a plus.

Other

• Ability to work overtime, beyond regular schedule, to complete work assignments as required.

Communication and Contacts

• Lead, coach and maintain open communication with other production team members.
• Participate in the Team Business Meetings.

Decision Making

• Work prioritization to meet production commitments and goals.
• Machine staffing assignments.
• Machine processing speed.

Equipment/Software Utilized

• Pallet jack
• Machine specific software

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here 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 may carry up to 15lbs., may push and pull up to 40lbs., twist, stand, walk, reach, and grip/grasp throughout the shift. Employees are required to frequently lift up to 15 lbs., and squat and kneel. Lastly, employees are required to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).
• The work environment characteristics described here 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne dust, paper particles, and industrial lift trucks. All work environments that exceed OSHA's standard on noise levels require associates to wear the hearing protection that is provided.
• *Disclaimer: Weight requirements may vary by location. Please contact HR Business Partner for further details.

HOURLY RATE: $19.00 hour + $1.25 Shift Differential

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

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