Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Essential Job Functions
- Align with and embrace Smooth-On’s 4 Pillars: Civility, Accuracy, Safety and Productivity;
- Willing to work with others in team;
- Work with all employees, customers and vendors in a civil, professional and respectful manner at all times – verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
- Manage by creating an environment of mutual respect and empowerment.
- Set a positive example and be a good role model for employees.
- Consistently and safely manufacture batches of the highest quality.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE.
- Coordinate with Shift Supervisors, Materials/Purchase Manager and Plant Manager on production priorities.
- Assign personnel and machinery to tasks and batches to achieve maximum throughput and productivity.
- Inspect batches and batch paperwork to ensure batches are executed by the instructions.
- Keep employees informed and know how to communicate with them to ensure tasks are understood.
- Seek self-improvement and encourage improvement of others. Be technically proficient. Know your job and have a solid familiarity with employees' tasks.
- Knowledge of product and packing configurations.
- Knowledge on the computer Programs Soar, Smooth-On Master Form, and Fork-It.
- Train new employees on:
- The importance of working safely
- Keeping a clean work environment
- Individual job functions
- How to use Soar and Smooth-On Master Form
- How to create a batch sheet to pack out a job
- How to print batch sheets, skid tags, and box labels
- How to print labels for all FG products
- Train existing employees on:
- New equipment
- New batches
- New procedures within production
- Operate pint capping/sealing machinery, can filler, and cartridge filler in a safe and efficient manner.
- Retrieve packaging components and dispense high quality products from drum or other containers into smaller containers by weight or volume that is attractive to the customer.
- Accurately follows and completes wet pack sheets according to packaging components, labels, product, weights and volume.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Empower Junior Operators and Wet Packers on new production processes.
- Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.
- Trained yearly in the handling (i.e. 90-day storage drum management, transporting, etc.) of hazardous waste drums.
- Trained in bulk receiving of raw materials and oversee transfer to bulk raw material tanks.
- Handle all finished good returns to be processed for rework or restocking.
- Be willing to work overtime as needed during the week and weekends.
- Actively giving feedback to employees on matters of performance and attitude.
- Active involvement in teams/committees.
- Actively giving feedback and working on project teams.
- Attend technical/developmental training at least 2x per year.
- Author detailed debriefs.
- Give and witness employee disciplinary actions.
- Material Handler for the shift.
- Continually practice safety procedures and policies to protect yourself, others and company owned property.
- Practice civility in all aspects of your job by actively listening, hearing and working together with co-workers, vendors and managers and by resolving issues respectfully and professionally in a civil manner.
- Comply with company rules, policies and procedures.
- Seek guidance from other Team Leaders or Managers before performing an unfamiliar task or assignment.
- Complete job tasks efficiently, timely and accurately according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), job aids and based on job function.
- Maintain work area (e.g., materials, stock areas, desks, floors, shelves, counters, etc.) in a safe, clean, organized, and efficient manner.
- Must show up for work on time and be willing to work occasional overtime as required (with adequate notice from management).
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, limited lateness or call outs.
- Willingness to learn other jobs.
- Must have reliable transportation to work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to clearly communicate.
- Able to manage crew of 10+ employees.
- Good organizational skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Possess an ability to multitask.
- Open to suggestions from employees.
- Strong proficiency in operating a forklift.
- Knowledge of SOAR.
- Familiar with raw materials and packaging supplies.
- Able to identify and handle Hazardous Materials.
- Able to prioritize and work independently.
- Able to solve problems.
- Fill out paperwork and reports neatly, accurately and completely.
- Strive to learn new equipment and processes.
- Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Experience and Education
- Two (2) years successful experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; and,
- High school graduate or GED required; and,
- Previous experience in a chemical industry preferred; and,
- Moderate understanding of operating a computer; or,
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.