Lead Operator Manufacturing

Requisition : 254305

Locations: Roanoke

Pay Range: 19.00 - 21.46 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 6am-6pm rotating schedule

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing IV is also responsible for inspecting parts and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position also assists with setting up and operating production equipment following established procedures and guidelines and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

The Operating Manufacturing IV also serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

• Perform necessary pre‑operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment and monitor equipment during operation, perform setup and changeover, inspect parts, and make adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Perform scheduled quality assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicate results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Perform housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment.
• Provide training to new associates and lead peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity.
• May operate equipment including palletizing machines (more than 2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes.
• May operate stretch wrap machine and operate the computerized pallet tag machine.
• Unload product from the palletizing machines, or load the product directly into trailers using Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet.
• Scan the product while safely stacking product in the warehouse bin locations.

• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead peers and desire to take on greater levels of leadership responsibility in the future.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed.
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand.
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.

N/A

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment.

• 401(k) match, health coverage, employee stock purchase plan

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.