SUMMARY:  The Cell Leader - Molding is responsible for ensuring Packers are fully stocked with required materials for processing cable ties.  The Cell Leader is responsible for quality checks of finished product (in partnership with QC Inspectors), ensuring efficient operation of equipment and output of Packers.  The Cell Leader will provide intermittent updates to Shift Supervisor and/or Mold Technician as required, to ensure consistent and appropriate levels of productivity during the shift. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required of the Cell Leader-Molding: 

• Stocking packaging materials (i.e.: Bags, Boxes, Labels, etc.) at each workstation, as required.
• Setting up and maintaining production equipment (i.e.: Sealers, Tape Dispensers, Grinders, Water Dispensers, Scales, Inspection lights, etc.), as required.
• Provide machine coverage during break periods for Machine Operators, as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Visually inspecting product as defined in our established Quality Standards, as it comes off the molding machine, for any “Aesthetic” type problems (i.e.: Flash, String, Shorts, Missing Pawls, Sinks, Contamination, Color, etc.) and notifying QC Inspectors and/or the Shift Supervisor of any abnormalities detected and assisting with the necessary corrective action to resolve the problem.
• Complete “Cell Leader In-Process Form” as defined in our established Quality Standards protocol, obtaining signature of Shift Supervisor and brought into Quality Lab for review.
• Counting product and packing it into cartons; date coding, sealing, labeling, and skidding completed product.
• Communication with QC staff and/or Shift Supervisor of any machine start-up or significant process changes, abnormalities detected and assisting with the necessary corrective action to resolve the problem.
• Using appropriate material handling equipment as necessary, move and/or set up Raw Materials (resin and/or color concentrate) and transport Finished Goods pallet to designated area as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Assist in training new Picker/Packers as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform daily maintenance of the work area to keep in clean and orderly condition, including but not limited to: sweeping floors, emptying trash, cleaning machines, ensuring clearance of entrances/exits and fire extinguishers, etc.
• Perform other “Daily Production” type functions as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Performs additional duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be able to understand and effectively communicate both verbally and written using basic English language.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task and work independently.
• Must possess and be able to use the fundamentals of math such as: add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must be able to regularly lift and stack materials up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to function within a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is typical of clean manufacturing, using robotic systems.  At times, the work environment is that of a working warehouse due to the use of material handling equipment.  Noise level is consistent with system alarms and overhead announcements.    Occasional smell of and/or smoke from hot plastic and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.  Must be able to bend, lift and stack materials up to 50 lbs.  Must be able to stand for extended periods.  Daily functions are typically completed moving station to station while performing assigned duties.       

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

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