TITLE: Assistant Team Leader

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Support the Team Lead and production staff in daily extrusion and conversion operations. Assist with tasks such as changeovers, troubleshooting, raw material handling, documentation, and housekeeping. Help maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality production while learning the skills needed to advance into a leadership role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work flexible shifts when required.
• Ability to follow instructions, handle job-related stress, and maintain professionalism.
• Interest in developing leadership and technical skills.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Team Lead with daily production activities and operator support.
• Help complete basic production and quality documentation (checklists, labels, hold tickets).
• Support material handling tasks such as restocking boxes, organizing WIP, and weighing/cutting scrap.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas (conversion, extrusion, ink room, warehouse).
• Observe and report safety, quality, or production concerns to the Team Lead immediately.
• Participate in shift meetings and training sessions.
• Provide coverage for Team Lead in limited situations, as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead or supervisor.

KEY EXPECTATIONS

• Follow all company safety, quality, and GMP policies at all times.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Show initiative by learning processes, equipment, and quality requirements.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,  gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.