Plant Team Leader - Pendleton

OREGON BEVERAGE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE • Pendleton, OR

1d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the activity of a processing team. Responsible for maintaining safety standards among team members, achieving defined performance goals, and accurate accounting of products unloaded from trailers. Schedule Monday - Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and supervisory skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write sufficiently to perform the job.
• High degree of attention regarding safety requirements to prevent injury to self and others.
• Manage time to prioritize duties in order of importance.
• Communicate to work together to get the job done right the first time.
• Must be able to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team; a self-starter, but not hesitant to ask for direction when needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both internal and external partners.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and extra hours when required, weekends and holidays due to varying volumes.
• Plus, on occasion hour cutbacks in the slow season (typically January, February, November and December).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education to perform duties.
• Complete forklift training class as scheduled by the company.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of employees.
• Train, direct, evaluate, discipline, and recommend termination of team members as needed.
• Motivate team members to achieve trailer-processing goals.
• Unload trailers making sure they have the appropriate load outs.
• Process glass, PET and alum while operating equipment safely.
• Making sure commodity loads are done accurately and finished in a timely manner.
• Managing fundraisers and setting up appointments.
• Making sure drivers have what they need for their routes.
• Direct activities within assigned teams to maintain order, cleanliness, and efficient flow.
• Ensure that all team members are efficiently and safely completing their tasks while staying actively engaged during work hours.
• Safely operate plant equipment as assigned, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, yard goat, company trucks, dock plates, balers, etc.
• Count bags on completed racks, log on load sheet and pull or otherwise maneuver rack to designated processing areas.
• Ensure that the trailer-to-baler process is always followed and executed consistently.
• Communicate trailer load-out needs for forklift operators and verify that they are done accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and report all maintenance items to the supervisor.
• Adhere to proper personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, such as wearing safety glasses, use of hearing and hand protection, and wearing high visibility clothing when required.
• Adhere to all OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies such as Lock Out Tag Out.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with 100% match on employee deferrals up to 4% of compensation. 50% match on deferrals between 4%-6%
• Generous PTO plan and 7 paid holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED