Molding Team Lead (Day Shift ) 7AM-7PM

Amcor•St. Helens, OR

5d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Molding Team Lead is responsible for employee safety, production coordination, product quality, and supporting manufacturing operations. The role actively communicates safe-work expectations, supports and investigates production stoppages related to perceived imminent safety risks, participates in risk assessments, and drives corrective and preventive actions to reduce environmental, health, and safety risks. The Team Lead reviews product quality with Quality Assurance and, in consultation with Quality Assurance and the Production Manager or Supervisor, helps determine whether product should be scrapped or placed on hold for further review. Working with the Supervisor, the Team Lead assists with staffing plans, helps establish production goals, ensures equipment operates according to production schedules and specifications, and reports equipment issues or other problems. Product-handling duties include inspection, hot stamping, installing handles and gaskets, packing, verifying pull-apart, stacking products onto tray packs, labeling and documenting finished goods, and moving products from presses to staging for shrink wrap. The role also maintains production supplies, including bags, gaskets, handles, labels, tray packs, and TPI’s. The Team Lead demonstrates leadership, training, problem-solving, motivation, and communication skills when working with Packer Handlers and Machine Operators, and alerts Mold Techs and the Shift Supervisor to safety, quality, machine, raw-material, packaging, documentation, or production concerns. The Team Lead must be able to perform the functions of Packer Handler and Machine Operator and cover those roles as production requires. Other tasks may be assigned. This is a 12-hour day-shift role, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on a rotating schedule of three days on and two days off, followed by two days on and three days off. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, increasing to $22.00 per hour after 90 days.

Requirements

Previous work history in a manufacturing environment.
Able and willing to multitask while paying attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Able to stand and walk for the entire shift, excluding breaks.
Able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Able to tolerate repetitive hand labor.
Able to frequently lift, bend, and reach to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the safety of assigned employees through active participation in safety activities and clear, consistent communication of safe-work expectations.
Support and investigate situations in which a line or equipment stoppage occurs because of a perceived imminent safety risk.
Perform duties in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Participate in area risk assessments and drive prioritized corrective and preventive actions to reduce environmental, health, and safety risks.
Review product quality and communicate with Quality Assurance.
Consult with Quality Assurance and the Production Manager or Supervisor to determine when product should be scrapped or placed on hold for further review or action.
Assist the Supervisor in preparing staffing plans to provide adequate coverage on machines for scheduled production.
Work with the Supervisor to set production goals.
Ensure equipment runs according to production schedules, product boards, and process specifications, including correct resin, additives, packaging, line speed, and temperature.
Notify the Supervisor of equipment-related issues and communicate with the Supervisor to resolve problems.
Perform product handling, including inspection, hot stamping, handle and gasket installation, packing, pull-apart verification, stacking products onto tray packs, labeling and documenting finished products, and transferring products from presses to staging for shrink wrap.
Maintain production supplies, including bags, gaskets, handles, labels, tray packs, and TPI’s.
Demonstrate leadership, develop and apply training skills, solve workplace problems, motivate and communicate with Packer Handlers and Machine Operators, and alert Mold Techs and the Shift Supervisor to safety, quality, machine, raw-material, packaging, documentation, or production concerns.
Perform the functions of Packer Handler and Machine Operator as needed to meet production requirements.
Complete other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days of employment.
401(k) eligibility on day one; the retirement savings plan includes a company match.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; amount may vary by location.
Sick time.
Company-paid holidays, starting at eight days per year; amount may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.