Lead Operator (NIGHT SHIFT)

BARRDAY CORP•Millbury, MA

2d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Machine Operator works hands-on operating a variety of equipment while overseeing processes and coworkers to ensure safety, quality, and production objectives are consistently met. The role delegates work and supports coworkers in a manner that reflects company values, with consistent attention to safety and a healthy work environment. The position has primary responsibility for setting up the next shift and updating the next Group Leader. The operator participates in, oversees, and assists with startup, operation, cleanup, and shutdown of manufacturing equipment. The role also assigns tasks, monitors production and quality, handles materials and inventory, completes production documentation, and helps maintain equipment and work areas. The position is based in a manufacturing setting and is scheduled Sunday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The schedule is expected to move to a continental 12-hour shift in February 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
At least 2 years of machine operator experience in a manufacturing production environment.
Dependable and effective team player able to delegate to and motivate others.
Excellent attention to detail, quality, and safety.
Competent math skills, including accuracy with basic multiplication and division and use of conversion factors.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to multitask and identify and solve problems within constrained timelines.
Ability to move, bend, push, and lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to work with hazardous materials.
Commitment to the assigned work schedule and willingness to work overtime as required.
Competence and comfort using computers and an ERP system to input and access data.
Adherence to safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in, oversee, and assist with startup, operation, cleanup, and shutdown of equipment, which may include the Ross, Tower, 60, ITX, powder coater, KK laminator, and Thermoplastic UD line.
Assign tasks to crew members to ensure timely completion of production runs.
Use the ERP system as needed to verify settings and ensure correct input materials are used to produce material within specification with minimal adjustments.
Operate a hoist, fork truck, and pallet jack, and perform daily inspections.
Set up and monitor materials during production runs.
Stage material through barcoding and maintain accurate inventories.
Mix and test chemicals using formulas or recipes for each product type.
Follow test procedures outlined in Barrday control documents.
Monitor quality, raise NCRs for non-conforming materials, and work with Quality and Engineering to identify and implement resolutions.
Provide supervisors and others with status updates, planning input, and feedback or concerns about safety, quality, productivity, and employee performance.
Complete and enter documentation in the ERP system during and at the end of production runs.
Maintain a safe, orderly work area and practice and sustain 5S in daily activities.
Ensure equipment and work areas are clean and well maintained.
Package and label materials according to documentation requirements.
Perform other assigned duties, including cross-training within the department and other plant areas.