Filling Operator Team Lead M-F: 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3 PM)

HENTZEN COATINGS • Greenville, SC

3d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Filling Operator Team Lead safely and efficiently performs the operations required to fill customer containers with finished products and supports the Production Manager with day-to-day leadership, scheduling, training, and coordination of the Filling Department. The role guides Filling Operators and helps ensure production meets productivity, quality, safety, and customer delivery requirements.

The position includes verifying quality and batch requirements, preparing and operating filling equipment, completing production documentation and system entries, coordinating with Quality Control, maintaining materials and supplies, and handling finished goods. The Team Lead also supports housekeeping, equipment cleaning, inventory activities, hazardous waste procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based at Hentzen Coatings’ Greenville, South Carolina plant and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Preferred education: high school diploma and/or GED; additional related training is desirable.
• Preferred related manufacturing experience: three to twelve months, with the ability to use related equipment.
• Five years of Filling Operator experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to train employees and provide constructive direction in a positive, professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and production documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and procedures.
• Basic math skills, including measurement conversions and production calculations.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine production issues.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks; forklift certification is preferred.
• Clean work habits and ability to safely handle large volumes of liquid products.
• Regularly communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting; frequently stand, walk, and move throughout the work area; regularly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Meet production-area PPE requirements: safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats; respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.
• Candidates are subject to post-offer job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Additional specific related training.
• Five years of Filling Operator experience.
• Additional manufacturing, production, or leadership training.
• Previous lead, trainer, or team leadership experience.
• Experience in chemical, coatings, paint, or liquid manufacturing environments.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to use a calculator, computer, bung wrench, pliers, ratchet, crimper, mallet, Cuno, Cowles, filling hoist, scales, paint shaker, drum lifter, Vorti-Siv, Ideal filling machine, and 1-pak filling machine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager and Production Planner with scheduling, workflow coordination, and employee training.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Filling Operators to help meet productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Verify quality requirements before filling, including agitation requirements, QC clean checks, and batch approvals.
• Print and verify container labels for compliance with product specifications and customer requirements.
• Set up, assemble, inspect, and connect filling equipment, hoses, filters, and related components.
• Fill containers to specified weights and volumes using designated equipment and filtration methods.
• Accurately complete fill slips, batch records, inventory transactions, and other production documentation.
• Enter production data into computerized systems accurately and promptly.
• Verify product numbers, batch numbers, raw material information, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment, process, or packaging issues and notify management of significant concerns.
• Maintain adequate supplies of containers, labels, packaging materials, and production consumables.
• Monitor production schedules and priorities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drum handling equipment, and other material handling devices.
• Stack, wrap, and transport finished goods to designated warehouse or shipping locations.
• Perform line clearances and clean equipment between batches to prevent contamination.
• Clean, sanitize, inspect, and properly store equipment after use.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Participate in inventory counts and material reconciliation as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Comply with safety, quality, workplace policies, and regulations.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) employer match of employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
• Discretionary annual profit-sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly employee food trucks.

What This Job Offers

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