Lead Production Associate

Laticrete•Grand Prairie, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

LATICRETE International is a global, family-owned company with over 65 years in business, operating in over 100 countries. They are a leading construction brand for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. The company values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty, and aims to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it, including employees, customers, partners, and global communities. They are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference within the organization, their communities, industry, and the world.

Requirements

Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
5+ Years Plant experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must pass pre-employment physical.
Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.
Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.
Must be able to sit 5% of the day.
Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day.
Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.
Proficient in Equipment Troubleshooting.
Proficient in Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills.
Proficient in Compounder.
Proficient in Mixing.
Proficient in Blending.
Forklift Licensed.
Proficient in Machine Setups for Production Runs.
Basic Computer Skills.

Responsibilities

Provide Backup to production staff of Preparing Materials Needed for Order.
Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.
Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.
Startup machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine.
Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.
Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.
Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials need, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.
Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.
Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant.
Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team.
Act as supervisor for shifts without a supervisor.
Provide floor level escalation for team questions.
Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues.
Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety.
Input work order closing.
Perform physical inventory and update system.
Update work orders based inventory availability.