Converting Lead Trainee

Domtar Products•Sanford, FL

13d

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Converting Lead Trainee for its Sanford, Florida location. The role provides day-to-day leadership for Converting operations, supporting safe and efficient production and leading crew members in safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement. The trainee is primarily assigned to one of the A, B, C, or D crews and may work flexible hours at times to support trials, projects, vacations, and absences. The position involves coordinating staffing, operating equipment as needed to cover absences, supporting break relief across machines, training operators in routine machine adjustments, documenting production losses, and organizing item changeovers. Candidates must be able to use a calculator, take precise measurements, complete paperwork, and become certified on the operator training checklist in a timely manner. The work is performed in a hot environment during summer months and requires standing throughout the workday, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using stairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use a calculator and take precise measurements with a measuring tape.
Ability to become certified on the operator training checklist in a timely manner.
Ability to complete all required paperwork.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to multitask and interact effectively with personnel.
Ability to operate machinery safely at all times.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience preferred.
Paper Mill Converting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with established safety rules and policies.
Lead the crew and participate in safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts.
Provide day-to-day leadership for Converting operations.
Coordinate daily staffing assignments.
Cover call-in and vacation absences by running equipment as necessary.
Participate in and lead a break relief schedule for all machines.
Perform routine machine adjustments and train operators to perform them.
Document production losses and prioritize actions with the Superintendent and Maintenance team.
Organize item changeovers, including materials, line clearance, and machine setup.
Perform other duties as assigned.