Crater Lead at RAE Corporation

Pryor Creek, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crating, Leadership, Safety compliance, OSHA regulations, Performance management, Training and mentoring, Blueprint reading, Tape measure proficiency, Forklift operation, Quality assurance, Inventory record keeping, Conflict resolution, Communication skills, Team coordination, Equipment maintenance

Industry

HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION The crating lead assists the Shipping Supervisor by overseeing the crating department, coordinating with other departments, and determining the daily work priorities based on the shop load. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Read, understand and enforce safety programs and policies of RAE Corporation. Lead by example by committing to safe work practices, coach and correct unsafe behaviors, correct safety hazards and respond to employee concerns regarding hazards in their work area. Understand company obligations under the OSHA Act and comply with OSHA CFR 1910 regulations. * Read, understand and enforce company policies. Communicate company expectations to department employees. Provide feedback to employees regarding company policies as needed and keep supervisor informed of employee policy issues. * Report injuries to EHS manager timely. Work with EHS manager in correcting hazards, coordinating time off following work injuries and offer transitional duty to employees with work restrictions. * Assisting supervisor in hiring by participating in interviews and advising in candidate selection. * Assist supervisor in performance management by providing ongoing feedback in the form of coaching/correct to employees, communicating department goals, notifying supervisor of performance issues within the team, and participating in annual performance reviews. * Assist supervisor in coordinating training programs for new hires and ensuring new employees receive training, resources and feedback needed to become valuable members of the team. * Attend leadership and safety training as required. * Keep accurate list of crated coils/units on shipping reports. * Serves as the “go-to” person in the department for most day-to-day business helping to communicate between the supervisor and the craters. * Coach, train, mentor, and informally counsel, as well as provide on-going feedback to coworkers to optimize job performance. * Coach, train, mentor, and informally counsel, as well as provide on-going feedback to coworkers on safe work practices. * Make recommendations and give feedback on various operational matters, including input on employee performance reviews. * Help facilitate informal resolution of issues in their areas, such as, conflicts or disagreements with/between coworkers. * Design crates based off of engineering drawings and/or specific measurements via tape measure. * Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. * Lead and direct work of others. * Monitor quality according to quality assurance procedures and processes. * Keeps accurate records of completions and scrapped work. * Train employees in procedure and work methods. * Ensures manufacturing instructions are followed. * Contribute to team effort by working with others and accomplishing related functions as needed. * Complete any task as assigned by supervisor as needed. * Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies and company procedures. * Work overtime as necessary. * Attend work as required. * Arrive for work on time. * Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll. * Follow manufacturing instructions, work by oneself without constant supervision, be self-motivated and complete job assignments on time. * Care for tools and equipment. Advise maintenance of equipment that is not working properly. * Instruct employees to maintain clean work area and good housekeeping. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience: A high school level of education is preferred for this position in order to continue upward advancement in the company. The employee must be able to understand directions from superiors. Skills: Effective communications skills, good listening skills, ability to read and comprehend drawings and written instructions, basic mathematical skills including the ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch, ability to control operations of equipment or system, monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organization to make improvements or take corrective action, good people skills in order to work in teams with others in the organization as well as external customers. Certificates, licenses or training: on-site training, forklift license. INTERACTION WITH OTHERS Answers to QC & QA Supervisor. Must be able to accurately receive, understand & follow instructions from supervisor/lead. It is essential that the employee be able to work with all employees of the RAE team and show a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization. To accomplish this teamwork, it is important that the employee be able to get along well with coworkers and be willing to ask and to answer questions as needed. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an industrial production area for a manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is high in some areas. Exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. Possible stress caused by the pressure of meeting deadlines and product quality standard. Seasonal variations in hours worked based on production demands. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED Radial Arm Saw Chop Saw Skill Saw Jib Crane Hand Tools Air Hose Staple Gun Nail Gun Screw Gun Forklift Glasses Gloves Computer Ear plugs PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand C Walk C Sit F Handling / Fingering C Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel F Bend C Twist C 10 lbs or less C 11-20 lbs C 21-50 lbs C 51-100 lbs * O Over 100 lbs N Push/Pull 12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs C 26-50 lbs O 51-100 lbs * O +100 lbs * F *Evaluate if assistance is needed. N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Other Physical Requirements: Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) in order to maintain employee safety, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection) The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA M/F/V/D

Responsibilities

The Crater Lead oversees the crating department, coordinates daily work priorities, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. They also mentor team members, assist with hiring and performance reviews, and design crates based on engineering specifications.