Finishing Lead

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging products is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Finishing Lead for the Converting plant in Grand Prairie, TX.  The successful candidate will have computer skills, ability to work independently, a customer service orientation, high detail orientation, good decision-making skills, be flexible, be self-motivated/directed, and be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. This will be a 3/2 rotating night shift schedule from 7pm-7am: Sun/Wed/Thurs; Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat.

Additional $2.50/hr premium for NIGHT Shift only between the hours of 7pm-7am. Any hours worked outside of 7pm-7am will not receive the premium.

Minimum Requirements:

• Finishing experience is preferred

• Supervision experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Strong computer skills, good listening and reading skills with high retention

• Ability to prioritize and balance workload

• Positive attitude and ability to easily adapt to varying work challenge

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides floor leadership to the Finishing department.

• Assist in managing production reporting.

• Operate Finishing lines in order to:

  • Ensure safety

  • Perform to quality, waste, and production standards and goals

  • Meet or exceed the customers (both internal and external) expectations

  • Meet the highest of quality standards

  • Communicate orally and/or in writing to other departments for resolution of mechanical problems, reporting defective material, coordination of job preparations, changeovers and daily shift information 

  • Report production accurately and timely through PIMS to include waste, WIP, time codes, raw materials, etc.

  • Ensure the training of assistant on essential job functions

• Manage the duties of an operator, including but not limited to:

  • Prepare master rolls for slitting

  • Place rolls in machine and prepare for splicing

  • Properly segregate and label all materials (as appropriate) – for work-in process, rewinds, trash, and hold)

  • Assist in removing rolls from rewind (as necessary)

  • Remove and weigh startup rolls/materials at beginning of job

  • Perform daily housekeeping duties to keep area clean and organized during setup, run and end of shift

  • Remove and weigh all waste

  • Keep trash waste separated from recycle materials

  • Properly store all unused equipment

• Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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