1st Shift Powder Coat Area Lead | Full-Time

Poly-Wood LLC • Syracuse, IN

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About The Position

POLYWOOD® is hiring a dependable, detail-oriented Powder Coat Area Lead to support daily operations across the powder coat process. This hands-on manufacturing role helps organize communication and part flow, troubleshoot coating issues, and provide production support as needed. The position works first shift, 5:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is full-time.

The Area Lead manages shift information and parts orders, troubleshoots powder coating settings, maintains powder guns and production equipment, and assists with hanging, pulling, or coating parts. The role also includes daily washer-tank chemical testing to help meet EPA standards, shift handoffs, inventory monitoring, and tracking filters and air quality. The work takes place around powder coat equipment and production machinery and involves standing or moving during the shift, handling production materials, following site safety procedures, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible full-time, non-exempt employees may have access to medical and HSA plan options, dental and vision coverage, life and disability benefits, accident, illness, and supplemental health coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, fitness and well-being benefits, paid time off, scheduled paid holidays, and gym membership benefits through East Lake & Fit Stop. Voluntary benefit plans may be available to eligible employees after 60 days of continuous employment, subject to the stated scheduling and eligibility conditions.

Requirements

• Dependable attendance and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Clear communication and organization throughout the shift.
• Willingness to support the production line hands-on.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Ability to work well with others and help the team meet production needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, powder coating, or a lead role; related experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage emails, chats, and shared sheets so important information reaches the appropriate areas.
• Scan out parts orders in Sabretooth for the shift and request orders as needed.
• Troubleshoot powder coating settings for each part and color.
• Perform powder gun maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Perform line and hook maintenance when required.
• Support production hands-on by hanging, pulling, or coating parts as needed.
• Test washer tank chemicals daily to help ensure EPA standards are met.
• Communicate with other shifts to support smooth handoffs.
• Monitor inventory of powder, chemicals, and other supplies.
• Maintain tracking sheets for filters and air quality.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and HSA plan options for eligible full-time, non-exempt employees.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Accident, illness, and supplemental health coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness and well-being benefits.
• Paid time off and scheduled paid holidays.
• Gym membership benefits through East Lake & Fit Stop.
• Potential eligibility for voluntary benefit plans after 60 days of continuous employment, for employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week; coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 60 days of eligible full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed