Pellet Plant Lead

S S STEINER, INC•Yakima, WA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Pellet Plant Lead assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Pellet Plant. · Work in Food Grade Processing plant. · Handle product from 200-lbs bales to 50-lbs boxes. · Provide leadership for and direct staff. · During and after training, will operator equipment in processing plant. · Inspect product, take samples, and do QC tests. · Must be able to pass forklift certification and operate equipment at superior level loading material onto trucks, moving pallets, boxes and packaging equipment within warehouse. · Assist in overseeing all phases of processing, packaging, sanitation and maintenance management within the facility. · Trains, leads, motivates, and supervises Pellet Plant personnel. · Enforce safety policies and procedures. · Address problems with work quality, issues with employees and other concerns in an effective, timely manner. · Maintain open lines of communication between employees and management. · Understands and collaborates with management in supporting the plant goals to include; production efficiency, staffing and safety. · Reviews and critiques proposed changes to standards, policies, or processing details. · Ensures positive recognition is occurring for good performance. · Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or similar environment
Experience in managing schedules, workflow, safety personnel and equipment
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for forklift required
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
Available to work all shifts: Days, Swings, and Graveyard
Ability to work overtime as required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology
Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures
Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Ability to perform repetitive and physical demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting and stooping)
Must be able to work in a fast paced, loud, and labor-intensive environment in variable temperatures (from outdoor heat to indoor refrigerated coolers)
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Pellet Plant
Work in Food Grade Processing plant
Handle product from 200-lbs bales to 50-lbs boxes
Provide leadership for and direct staff
Operate equipment in processing plant
Inspect product, take samples, and do QC tests
Operate forklift
Oversee all phases of processing, packaging, sanitation and maintenance management within the facility
Train, lead, motivate, and supervise Pellet Plant personnel
Enforce safety policies and procedures
Address problems with work quality, issues with employees and other concerns
Maintain open lines of communication between employees and management
Collaborate with management in supporting the plant goals
Review and critique proposed changes to standards, policies, or processing details
Ensure positive recognition is occurring for good performance
Perform other related duties as directed