Extrusion Crew Lead - Night shift

First Quality • Anderson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking an Extrusion Crew Lead for its First Quality Print and Packaging plant in Anderson, South Carolina. Reporting to the Extrusion Manager, the Crew Lead trains employees to operate, maintain, set up, and change over machines and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role provides clear direction, fosters collaboration, resolves day-to-day team challenges, maintains workflow continuity, and supports productive, efficient shift operations.

The Crew Lead is responsible for crew safety and product quality; overseeing and training employees; operating, inspecting, and maintaining support equipment; completing reports and records; and following applicable food safety, quality, safety, and plant policies. Work takes place in manufacturing operations and requires the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days or nights, in a tobacco-free facility and campus. The role involves substantial standing and walking, frequent use of hands and grasping, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating equipment such as cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and roll manipulators.

First Quality describes itself as a family-owned group of companies employing more than 5,000 team members, with manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada. It emphasizes humility, unity, integrity, innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of machine operation, setup, and changeover procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate and guide team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to maintain shift flow.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and company policies.
• Ability to maintain records and logs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to operate a PC.
• Proficiency using hand tools.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, days or nights.
• Ability to work in a tobacco-free facility and on a tobacco-free campus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for team members.
• Ensure the quality of products produced by the crew.
• Oversee and train employees to operate, inspect, and maintain support equipment as needed.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain support equipment as needed.
• Run daily trend reports.
• Complete daily housekeeping assignments and maintain 5S housekeeping standards.
• Maintain daily utility usage records.
• Assist with repairs to support equipment.
• Follow GMP, SQF, OSHA, and plant policies and procedures.
• Conduct work in compliance with the SQF food safety program and immediately report food safety problems to a supervisor or QA team member; take action when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required or directed, with or without accommodation.
• Provide clear direction to team members, support a collaborative work environment, resolve day-to-day challenges, and help maintain workflow continuity and shift productivity.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off, with a three-week minimum.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance through a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500.
• Bundle of Joy benefit providing a year's worth of free diapers to team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED