Lead Operator

Morton Buildings, Inc. • Morton, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Operator position is an active member of a production team that will assist and lead other plant workers in the manufacturing and/or assembly of building components to ensure daily production needs are being met. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years working in a production, maintenance, manufacturing, or related environment or in a position of leadership.
• Prior experience operating a powered lift-truck.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Ability to lead others and provide positive feedback.
• Willing and able to continuously improve in job performance and development.
• Active listening, learning, and reading comprehension skills.
• Willing and able to take direction.
• Willing and able to work in a physically demanding environment. This includes moderate to loud noise levels, occasional high climbing, indoor/outdoor exposure.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Able to pass a basic math test.
• Willing and able to pass a pre-placement physical and drug test.
• Reliable transportation to work every day.
• Flexible to work year-round; regular overtime; off-hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the Morton Building’s safety and operating procedures, methods and practices to daily production.
• Operate plant manufacturing equipment as required.
• Provide direction for the production team.
• Read, interpret, and follow production work orders and/or engineering prints.
• Work in a safe, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Utilize a powered lift-truck to move material to desired location.
• Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Ensure quality and/or shipping accuracy standards are being met.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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