Lead Operator |3rd Shift | Rancho Dominiguez, CA
About The Position
Techmer PM is seeking a Lead Operator for its Rancho Dominguez, California facility. The role oversees the efficient and safe operation of production lines within assigned bays, assisting with changeovers, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation, verifying start-up procedures, monitoring finished products, troubleshooting operational issues, and training new employees. Safety is the top priority in all operations and procedures. The position is scheduled for the third shift, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Training takes place on either first or second shift, Monday through Thursday. The salary range is $27.50 to $31.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of experience operating extrusion machines and in mixing.
- Ability to use D365, PTS, and an RF Scan Gun.
- Reading comprehension for work-related documents.
- Effective speaking and oral communication.
- Complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Systems analysis and systems evaluation skills.
- Time-management and mathematical skills.
- Deductive and inductive reasoning, problem sensitivity, and visualization abilities.
Responsibilities
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed and safety is prioritized in all operations.
- Assist with equipment changeovers to minimize downtime.
- Sign off on clean-down checklists to verify sanitation and production readiness.
- Ensure equipment is in good working order and coordinate with maintenance and the supervisor to address issues.
- Ensure appropriate tools are available and usable at each workstation.
- Be present at production lines during start-up and verify there is no contamination before the first box is packed.
- Inspect finished boxes before they leave the bay and ensure they meet quality standards.
- Ensure required samples are taken and documented.
- Verify that the correct packaging materials are used according to policies and procedures.
- Monitor and support the production team to maintain consistent workflow and address operational issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate production, clean-down, and quality-check records; report deviations or issues to the supervisor or manager.
- Use D365, PTS, and an RF Scan Gun.
- Transfer information at shift change and coordinate with the lab and supervisor on items that may need correction.
- Attend and be punctual on all scheduled workdays.
- Coordinate breaks and lunches to maintain machine coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
