MRF Team Lead

JOB TITLE: MRF Team Lead

DEPARTMENT: MRF Operations

REPORTS TO: MRF Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for monitoring and leading the plant production sorting staff. This position is also responsible for operating the production system Human Machine Interface (HMI) to meet established production goals. This position ensures personnel are working safely, requests maintenance assistance for production equipment issues as needed, directs cleaning activities, coordinates and maintains fully staffed sorting lines, and conducts performance monitoring and training of sorting personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists MRF Production Supervisory staff in maintaining a safe, productive and orderly sorting environment.
• Becomes intimately familiar with MRF production process and develops a thorough understanding of the production equipment functions, finished product standards and incoming material specifications.
• Understands the function of and be able to safely and efficiently operate the production sorting system Human Machine Interface (HMI) controls.
• This position may fill in on the sorting line to cover sorting positions that are temporarily vacant.
• Attends all required safety training sessions; adheres to all OSHA/Department of Labor regulations and RIRRC MRF safety policies and practices and ensure sorting line workers follow said regulations and safety policies.
• Performs all work in a safe manner and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment as required for all tasks to lead by example.
• Identifies unsafe conditions and behaviors and report conditions and/or recommendations for corrective actions to MRF Supervisory Staff.
• Ensures production workforce is working in a safe manner and correctly using Personal Protective Equipment that is in good condition.
• Dispenses new Personal Protective Equipment on a one-for-one trade in basis to replace deficient equipment.
• Provides direction and training for new sorters and monitors all sorters for sorting accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinates with MRF Supervisory Staff to ensure the MRF sorting lines are properly staffed.
• Works to improve operational process efficiency, quality and productivity, site safety, and worker skills to meet MRF operation production and safety goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or 1 year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other skills required:
  1. Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual English/Spanish language ability is strongly preferred. Level of English language proficiency must be sufficient to interpret equipment operation manuals, read and fill out daily production reports, equipment reports, and other reporting tasks as assigned.
  2. Basic Math Skills, including decimals and fractions and metric to standard conversion.
  3. Ability to work effectively to lead a team or individually to accomplish tasks.
  4. Valid driver’s license to operate corporation vehicles.
  5. Ability to work overtime as needed with minimal advance notification. This includes remaining on the job and reporting to work outside of the normal scheduled work hours.
  6. Must be able to work overtime on a routine daily basis.
  7. Must be able to work Saturdays as plant production goals dictate.
  8. Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple tasks.
  9. Use and communicate effectively in English via a RIRRC issued two-way radio.
  10. Must be able to become trained and follow all requirements as a Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee.
  11. Must be able to work in varied climate and weather conditions both indoors and outdoors.
  12. Attain OSHA 30-hour safety certification (In-house certification)

COMPETENCIES:

1. Ethics/Integrity - Reliable in carrying out instructions and performing assignments. Wiling to take on responsibilities and be accountable. Treats others with dignity and respect. Works to prevent accidents, injuries, and theft. Lives up to commitments. Is honest is all dealings.
2. Dependability/ Reliability - Sets and observes own priorities for best use of time and meets deadlines. Adequately prepares equipment and work area to perform daily tasks. Completes required inspections of equipment and reports issues timely. Observes safety rules and practices. Aware of surroundings and diligent in keeping a safe working environment. Readily reports incidents and near misses. Engages in good housekeeping practices and takes proper care of equipment and tools.
3. Productivity - Understands work methods, practices, and techniques, and is proficient. Understands tasks or projects and plans and organizes work to be more efficient. Consistently maximizes productivity without sacrificing quality. Is attentive to details of assignments and surroundings. Works independently, without the need for close supervision. Anticipates needs and seeks additional tasks as time permits.
4. Initiative - Observes assigned work hours, breaks, and punches. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance on a consistent basis. Meets commitments to working overtime. Asks questions when needed. Perseveres in the face of obstacles. Challenges oneself to improve. Challenges the status quo and volunteers’ recommendations based on sound logic. Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
5. Teamwork - Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful. Works well with both peers and supervisors towards common business goals. Maintains composure and performs appropriately under pressure. Flexible and adaptive team plater. Contributes toward achieving group goals. Collaborates with others in problem solving. Demonstrates positive behaviors.
6. Customer Service - (Internal and External) Understands customer requirements, expectations, and needs. responds appropriately and timely. Treats all customers uniformly and consistently with respect and honesty. Clearly and tactfully communicates with customers, supervisors and peers. Looks for ways to provide more value to customers and improves processes. Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually; very loud.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and continually lift and/or move up to 25pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.