Job Description

This is an entry-level position for an individual who is looking to learn and grow within the AMACO company. The Crude Clay Lead role involves being a motivated individual who can help lead, plan, oversee and participate in the Crude Clay Division operations and activities; train and provide work direction to assigned personnel. This person will be under the immediate supervision of the Crude Clay Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a working leader of assigned personnel in the Crude Clay Division

• Assists with training of assigned personnel

• Assist Supervisor with daily production and reports

• Operate a computer to process reports and forms, and maintain inventory of materials.

• Train, provide work direction and coordinate the schedules and activities of assigned personnel; assist in training workers in computer operations.

• Write work instructions to document the process.

• Must be able to do cycle counts of materials. i.e., labels, boxes, cartons, etc.

• Operate a variety of equipment and vehicles; utilize a variety of hand tools as required; arrange/execute maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.

• Process requisitions for supplies; prepare various merchandise for delivery; prepare packages for shipping according to established procedures

• Must be able to report production output and activities

• Must be able to present information to management

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• - All duties of Job #30 (Bulk Handling Operator)

  • All duties of Job #03 (Mix Operator)
  • All duties of Job #22 (Material Handler)

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Modern manufacturing and inventory procedures
• Issuing materials, proper and orderly storage, including optimum space utilization
• Departmental materials, equipment, and supplies
• Record-keeping techniques
• Health and safety regulations, including proper lifting techniques and housekeeping standards
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Must be able to work in a hot environment
• Must be able to fill in for the supervisor (i.e., Work with other departments to ensure daily scheduling and production goals are obtained.
• Must be able to complete all Nav transactions necessary to keep department running effectively.
• Ability to document Note to Files for HR

Ability To:

• Plan, oversee, and participate in the operations and activities of the Crude Clay Division

• Receive, store, pick-up and distribute supplies, materials and equipment.

• Maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Train and provide work direction to others.

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

• Operate a computer terminal.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Lift heavy objects.

• Maintain records, inventory and prepare reports.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Meet schedules and time lines.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds (and higher, with assistance)
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Personal Attributes:

• Maintain regular attendance
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Work Standard
• Work autonomously

Qualifications:

• Candidate will be required to go through the interview process as well as provide an updated resume.

• In order to be considered for this position, candidates MUST submit a resume to HR if they desire to be setup for an interview. Only signing this job posting DOES NOT qualify you for an interview for this position.

• High School education or equivalent in experience

• Demonstrate leadership ability: Will be required to direct and work with our employees

• Good people skills and ability to interact with all levels of personnel is critical.

• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills and have the ability to learn AMACO Products & computer system.

• Must be able to read, understand, and comply with Bills of Material and Processing Instructions

• Demonstrate good organizational skills based on priorities and number of personnel available

• Must possess good time management skills and have the ability to multi-task.

• Willing and able to make decisions within the Team Leader area of responsibility.

• Good communication skills a must.