Handling Lead

Stella Jones•Alexandria, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Delegating and performing work related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of products, parts, and materials, as well as providing Inspectors, Machine Operators and Laborers with the resources necessary to successfully perform their duties. Daily activities include operating a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment as needed. Must work with the Plant Manager and Production Manager to accomplish production requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Leadership experience and ability to work with people.
One-year mobile heavy equipment operator experience.
PIE certification
Above average computer skills including but not limited to: SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook
Knowledge of wood products, i.e. species, defects, etc.
General knowledge of tie grading process
Demonstrated leadership skills
Good paperwork skills
Good eye/hand coordination
Maintains effectiveness in changing circumstances
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Ability to operate mobile equipment in a safe and productive manner
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintain workflow to accomplish production schedule
Monitor procedures and improve efficiency in production where needed
Assist Production Manager as needed and performs all tasks assigned
Ensure compliance with all Company standards of operations
Operates All machines proficiently (Forklift, Prentice, Runaround, Wood Boiler Support, Prentice Support, Endplate Station Support, Trimmer Support). To operate "proficiently," individual must operate consistently at or above target production levels
Monitor daily maintenance and reporting requirements for all machines
Sign off on all shipments
Process cut-backs as necessary to confirm grade adjustments
Monitor rail car load out sheets for correct information
Responsible for inventory control as assigned
Communicate in an efficient manner, both verbal and written, to ensure crew members, other processing departments, and the Production Manager are informed of operational problems and requirements
Instruct employees on safe operation of equipment
Conducts daily safety inspections and reports discrepancies
Able to identify plant safety hazards, and assist in conducting accident investigations
Participates and contributes to company safety programs
Performs other related duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.