Lead Plant Operator - 2nd Shift - 5354

Daniels Health • Walton, KY

79d • $22 - $22

About The Position

We are looking to hire a Plant Operator Lead for our Daniels' medical waste treatment facility in Walton, KY. A Plant Operator Lead has a widely varying role, from checking in containers, double checking paperwork, moving/unloading specific waste containers, and operating a forklift to load an autoclave. The ideal Plant Operator Lead is an individual who likes variety in their work and can think through practical problems.

Requirements

• 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)
• Mechanical background
• Familiar with OSHA and similar guidelines
• Proven experience in improving processes and procedures
• Occasionally working in confined spaces; extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 300 pounds
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical exam (including drug screen), police clearance check and reference checks
• Works well with others and can motivate people you work with
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline
• Ability to work weekends, holidays or flex hours as needed by production demands

Responsibilities

• Supervises all production activities ensuring their successful completion
• Loads and unloads trucks and trailers on site to ensure all transports are prepared in a timely manner for our next load
• Prepares and packs customer orders for transport and moving trucks
• Manages training and assists employees and new hires
• Enforces a high standard of finish across all products with outstanding attention to detail
• Adheres to budgets, time schedules and deadlines
• Oversees and enforces OSHA requirements
• Engages in root cause analysis for issues detrimentally affecting production
• Manages the cleanliness of production area and facilities
• Leads and motivates staff
• Manages the allocation of resources for manufacture
• Pushes continuous improvement in workplace safety, production efficiency, product cost & customer satisfaction
• Promotes & maintains a clean workplace that is 'audit' ready at any given time
• Supports Plant Supervisor with day to day operations and additional duties

Benefits

• Job stability - as an essential service to healthcare we are non-seasonal and recession proof
• Opportunities for overtime - we always need extra hands on deck so overtime opportunities are plentiful
• Consistent work hours - This position is Monday to Friday, 2nd Shift (1:00PM to 9:30PM)
• Benefits - Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one
• Permanent position - This is a Full-time permanent role of 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary - This position is offering $22 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees