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Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:

• Bonus Program

• 401k with Company Match

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment

• Parental Leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance

• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options

• ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.

• Opportunity to advance within the company.

  Overview of the Role:

  Lead Molding Machine Operators are part of the production team.  Their success is determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact and contribute towards achieving their work center goals and objectives.

  Lead Molding Machine Operators are responsible for setting up tooling and equipment and optimizing equipment uptime, in the Molding Department. They are capable of responding rapidly to situations to meet production plans and service the requirements of our customers.

  Lead Molding Machine Operators are responsible for quality, throughput and safety.  They participate as team members in solving problems and implementing solutions to increase Woodstream’s manufacturing productivity.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance is required to maintain the functions of the job

• Assure equipment and component set-up, availability and readiness to meet the production schedule requirements and throughput rates established for the work centers

• Maintain uptime on all production equipment to meet throughput rates on a consistent and reliable basis

• Diagnose machine problems quickly; perform effective troubleshooting of equipment, tools and process to maintain production of machinery. When appropriate, seek additional technical support, as required

• Complete set ups in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with all scheduled production requirements

• Participate in the implementation of ideas that reduce downtime and improve overall productivity

• Assure that raw materials, components and spare parts are stocked and available for immediate use, to minimize downtime

• Demonstration of safety awareness and execution of safety policies and procedures at all times, while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment

• Maintain standard operating cycles, wherever reasonable.  If standard cycle cannot be maintained, document reasons why.

• Perform material handling duties (maintaining material in hoppers, material/color changes, mixing dye, material inventory) as required

• Relieve Packers as needed

• Communicate effectively with shift supervisor, operators and other department personnel

• Utilize all of Woodstream’s documentation procedures as required

• Trains Packers and Machine operators.

• Ensures records of operations are filled out correctly and completely.

• Inspects completed work for conformance to expectations and work standards

• Maintains professional appearance in technical work areas with an emphasis on housekeeping.

• Works closely with Production Supervisors to ensure equipment availability on demand

• Will assist in operations, in any way deemed essential to meet Woodstream’s production requirements

  OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Maintenance in trouble shooting /fixing issues with facility and equipment

• Works with Maintenance to do specific project work in plant.

• Performs other duties as assigned

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:

• HSD / GED required

• Electrical schooling/training experience

• An understanding of basic math skills

• The ability to use basic measurement tools

• Hands on experience with basic machining tools

• The ability to perform/repair electric issues with molds, machines and facility.

• Set-up/troubleshooting, repair and maintenance experience in a machine based manufacturing environment

• Willingness to be flexible on hours worked

• Familiar with computer usage including MS Office products and AS400

• Willingness to be certified as a CPR and 1st Aid Responder

• Must be able to analyze problems and make rational decisions with minimal supervision

• Must possess a positive attitude and enjoy working with others

• Must have demonstrated the ability to lead others in a positive work environment

• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude

• Effective problem solving skills directed at increasing throughput, quality and safety

• Ability to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge

• Methodical and effective troubleshooting skills

• Effective communication skills

• Initiative to pursue both personal and team goals and objectives

   

  Woodstream Fun Facts!

• We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.

• We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.

• Over 40% of our Directors and above are woman.

• 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

  Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .

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