Job Description

The Leadman is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Supervisor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
• Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.
• Evaluate and correct all mechanical problems within the plant.
• Responsible for helping and directing subordinates as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to operate all plant production equipment at a high standard to ensure efficient production of premium quality finished products.
• Communicate effectively with plant supervisor, and facility manager.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Must have two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Bi-Lingual Preferred

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a transfer station which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/ or cold temperatures.

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