Factory/Plant - Direct - Lead- 2nd Shift

The Corrugator Lead will report directly to the shift supervisor. Responsibilities include making sure that all crew members are working Safely by way of wearing the required PPE and implementing Lock-Out Tag-Out when required. A summary of the essential job functions are listed below although your primary function would be to lead the shift with the supervisor's direction. This is a working Lead position which means the Lead may need to be hands on and fill in any position on the corrugator as needed. Job performance will be based off of KPI performance versus KPI goals in the areas of Safety, Production, Quality, and Waste. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION: No. Description 1. Assist in startup and shutdown of Corrugator operations. 2. Review Corrugator line-ups at the beginning of the shift to best utilize your assistance. 3. Regular and predictable attendance. 4. Check with Clamp Truck Driver to see if any assistance is needed. 5. Ensure that Soak Test is performed on flute and board grade changes and document results in daily log book. 6. Ensure that Pin Adhesion Testing is performed and record results in the log book per customer requirements. 7. Ensure that Caliper Checks are performed every flute and board grade changes and record results in daily log book. 8. Perform Starch Viscosity and Gel Testing and record results in daily log book. 9. Perform Heat Temperature Checks on all heated vessels and enter results in daily log books. Notify Supervisor of any variations that will affect quality. 10. Assist Wet End and Dry End crews troubleshooting board defects. 11. Fill in for vacations and vacancies in all key positions on the Corrugator as needed. 12. Report to Plant Superintendent on Corrugator daily activities in the absence of the Corrugator Supervisor. 13. Attend Maintenance meetings to review open and closed work orders. 14. Attend daily Production meetings. 15. Suggest to assist Maintenance on project work or machine repairs to gain better knowledge of the equipment. 16. Provide training for temporary and full-time employees and other positions as needed. 17. Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Superintendent. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED Prior work experience in the corrugated industry Six (6) months experience on the Dry End of the Corrugator Six (6) months experience as a Wet End Operator of the Corrugator REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.) Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret instructions in written or verbal form including: operating and maintenance instructions, work instructions, written policies and procedures, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence effectively and accurately. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and employees of the company. Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate. Requires strong mathematical skills using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must be able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Reasoning Ability- Ability to solve practical problems and not so practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Technical Skills -Must have a working knowledge of the following: equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards. Leadership Attributes - must possess the following: superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting, superior communication and teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for his/her personnel, excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution, professional appearance, and demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness. Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand 100% of the shift. Walk 60% of the shift. Must twist and/or use upper body for 60% of the shift. The employee must regularly lift and/or move materials safely. Ability to use hands to finger, feel and reach, handle, with hands and arms during the entire shift. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to push rolls weighing up to 4,000 pounds. Regularly the ability to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the plant work environment is usually loud. OTHER INFORMATION The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform. Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion. This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee's employment relationship with the Company is at-will. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Created: 2026-03-05