Production Lead

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Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring there is adequate employee coverage and informing the Production Supervisor of any employee absences during the shift.
• Ensuring that all required paperwork is present during the shift, and is being completed and used according to established schedules.
• Complete competence and understanding of production tickets an ensures that all products meet the quality standards.
• Directs and assigns work to employees within their specific area/line as needed to reach production goals.
• Lead, guides, motivates and communicates to the line employees professionally and competently.
• Provides training and development to new and exiting employees to cultivate high performing teams.
• Holds employees accountable for attendance, performance, productivity and teamwork.
• Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunctions or problems that are impeding production.
• Daily report of line performance.
• Accurately bottling and assembling of kits - Ensure proper labeling of items.
• Inventory management of components and materials.
• General assembly of work in process items, assembly of boxes and packaging packaging goods.
• Print product labels and label containers as directed.
• Prepare boxes for shipments and assist shipping department when directed.
• Keep work areas neat and organized.
• Understand the hazards of chemicals through provided training, read SDSs, labels and SOP’s.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Present and maintain a positive attitude with regards to company policies and instructions.
• Report safety concerns immediately to Management and/or Environmental Health & Safety Director.
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual (company Core Values).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
• Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Started in 1984, Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers including: polyurethane elastomers and casting resins, silicones, epoxies, and latex. These systems are used primarily in mold making and casting applications in industrial, construction, entertainment, fine arts and technology sectors.