Lead Inspector & Stacker

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support production team members to meet daily manufacturing targets.
• Communicate shift goals, updates, and expectations clearly to team members.
• Serve as a role model for attendance, performance, and workplace behavior.
• Support shift handoffs by communicating key updates and issues to maintenance or supervisors.
• Inspect boards and ensure visual and dimensional quality standards are met.
• Use QA inspection tools to measure the quality of products.
• Follow QA standards to ensure we are producing a quality product.
• Provide proper training for all new end of line associates.
• Monitor and provide coaching and feedback regarding work performance of end of line associates.
• Communicate with extruder operators to ensure a quality end product.
• Review work order and ensure correct tags and color.
• Ensure packaging specification are met.
• Ensure clean and organized work areas are maintained in accordance with 6S and housekeeping standards.
• Adheres to Fiberon’s safety requirements.
• Assist with managing the production floor (breaks, absences, etc.)

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to:
  • Heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery
• May require availability outside of standard hours to support troubleshooting or continuous operations.

• Strength & Endurance
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing between 20 to 50 pounds independently (over 50 pounds with buddy lift), including cleaning equipment, dust collection systems, and raw materials.
  • Perform repetitive tasks such as sweeping, brushing, vacuuming, and operating tools like staple guns and banders.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods (8 to 12-hour shifts) during production and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintain stamina and focus to perform physically demanding tasks without fatigue.
• Mobility & Flexibility
  • Bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stretch to reach and clean various areas, inspect equipment, and align materials.
  • Climb ladders and work at heights to access dust accumulation and perform maintenance tasks.
  • Reach or work above shoulder level as needed.
• Dexterity & Coordination
  • Use hand tools such as brushes, brooms, scrapers, and vacuums with precision and good hand-eye coordination.
  • Handle packaging materials, attach labels, and refill equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Visual & Sensory Acuity
  • Good vision required to identify dust accumulation, inspect product quality, and monitor screens and labels.
  • Ability to perform color and defect inspections with close attention to detail.
  • Maintain balance and spatial awareness to ensure safety and stability in a dynamic environment.
• Environmental Tolerance
  • Work in hot, noisy, dusty, and/or humid conditions for extended periods.
  • Tolerate exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and varying temperatures.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, respirators, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves for long durations.
• Communication & Safety
  • Communicate effectively with team members regarding defects, operational issues, and safety concerns.
  • Recognize personal physical limits and request assistance when tasks become too demanding.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional technical, manufacturing, or quality-related training preferred

• Minimum 1-3 years of manufacturing preferred
• Previous experience in product inspection, stacking, packaging, or material handling preferred
• Experience in composite decking, plastics, wood-plastic composites, or related manufacturing environments preferred
• Prior leadership, training, or team lead experience preferred

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