SWING SHIFT Production Line Lead

Job Title: PRODUCTION LINE LEAD, SWING

Date Posted: Monday, December 2, 2024

Date Closing: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Wage: $24.31/hr $0.50 Swing shift differential = $24.81/hr total wage.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life & AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA); paid time off (PTO), company paid holidays, and floating holiday; 401k with company match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); employee discount site; and as of 12/02/24, employee referral program.

Schedule: This is a Monday through Thursday role on Swing shift. Our Swing shift runs 2:30pm to 1:00am, but please note that approximately 5 hours of overtime will be required each week (at 1.5x pay rate over 40 hrs), though more or less may be required based on business needs.

Business Information: RESCUE! Pest Control Products is a line of eco-friendly goods found at all major home improvement retailers in the US and beyond. Our goal is to design, manufacture, and market the most effective pest control solutions. Our team provides decades of experience on how to be successful in a competitive retail market. We pride ourselves on finding the right job for every employee. Sterling International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Sterling International at Spokane Industrial Park 3808 N. Sullivan Rd Bldg 16 Spokane, WA 99216

Position Summary:

The SWING SHIFT PRODUCTION LINE LEAD works with assemblers and operators to ensure the successful and accurate completion of assigned tasks, and ensures verified products meet established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Approximately 20% of duties are administrative and 80% are production-floor oriented. Approximately 5 hours per week of overtime (at 1.5x pay rate over 40 hours) is required for this role, though more or less may be expected based on business needs.

Essential Duties:

• Quality Assurance - Interpret and implement quality assurance standards and procedures. Conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and finished products to ensure quality. Review the implementation and efficiency of quality, inspection, and safety systems. Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities. Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities. Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Production Support - Support shift start-up and admin duties, to include: turn on machines, print out BOMs/daily placards and labels, audit daily production entry paperwork, and ensure all lines have correct supplies. Respond to QA questions from line personnel, change glue barrels and film rolls, troubleshoot machines, and operate forklift.
• Safety - Assure ongoing compliance with quality, safety, and industry regulatory requirements. Monitor risk management activities. Identify training and safety needs, and organize training interventions to meet quality and safety standards.
• Employee Relations - Communicate effectively with management and floor personnel. Train new employees and coach existing employees. Oversee and field concerns from Production Associates. Address minor employee policy violations (e.g., cell phone use, food/drink on production floor, etc.). Escalate major or ongoing issues to supervisor in timely manner.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for document management systems and scanning terminals. Willingness to cross train in other areas as required such as learning to use scan guns for inventory management. Abide by company policies and industry regulations, and model Sterling International’s core values. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required with 2–4 years’ production experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1–2 years’ experience overseeing multiple employees preferred. Forklift experience preferred. Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Must have excellent attendance and be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Key Competencies:

Must possess strong time management skills and the ability to learn quickly, adapt, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Must conduct self with professionalism, demonstrate leadership abilities, and be able to build rapport with employees and other departments. Working knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems desirable. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Requires ability to lift up to 10 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally (using the buddy system). Production environment has a variety of noise levels, and temperature varies. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk continually, and occasionally bend, kneel, or reach. Must be able to physically handle controls, tools, and objects.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your résumé through the really posting for Swing Shift Production Line Lead. This position will be open from Mon, 12/02 to Wed, 12/11.

Note that if you are selected for an interview, we will reach out to you by phone, so please make sure you provide a working phone number and that your voicemail box is set up/not full. If we do not reach you directly on the phone, we will leave a voicemail and request your return call during business hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.81 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25