Filling Operator Team Lead

(Greenville, SC Plant)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we've mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Position Summary

The Filling Operator Team Lead is responsible for safely and efficiently performing all operations required to fill customer containers with finished products while supporting the Production Manager in the day-to-day leadership, scheduling, training, and coordination of the Filling Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager and Production Planner with scheduling, workflow coordination, and employee training.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Filling Operators to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Verify all quality requirements are completed prior to filling operations, including agitation requirements, QC clean checks, and batch approvals.
• Print and verify container labels to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer requirements.
• Set up, assemble, inspect, and connect filling equipment, hoses, filters, and related components used in the filling process.
• Fill containers to specified weights and volumes using designated equipment and filtration methods.
• Complete all required production documentation accurately, including fill slips, batch records, and inventory transactions.
• Enter production data into computerized systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify product numbers, batch numbers, raw material information, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet all quality standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment, process, or packaging issues and notify management of significant concerns.
• Maintain adequate supplies of containers, labels, packaging materials, and production consumables.
• Monitor production schedules and priorities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drum handling equipment, and material handling devices in a safe manner.
• Stack, wrap, and transport finished goods to designated warehouse or shipping locations.
• Perform line clearances and equipment cleaning between batches to prevent contamination.
• Clean, sanitize, inspect, and properly store equipment after use.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Participate in inventory counts and material reconciliation activities as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; perform equipment cleaning and follow all housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and workplace policies and regulations.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures and training provided by the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Preferred education level: a high school diploma and/or GED. It is desirable for the employee to possess additional specific related training.
• Preferred experience level: three to twelve months of related manufacturing experience and the ability to use various types of related equipment.
• Five years of Filling Operator experience preferred.
• Additional manufacturing, production, or leadership training is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Previous lead, trainer, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in chemical, coatings, paint, or liquid manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to train employees and provide constructive direction in a positive and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and production documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and procedures.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to convert measurements and perform production calculations.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine production issues.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks; forklift certification preferred.
• Clean work habits and the ability to safely handle large volumes of liquid products.
• The ability to use the following tools preferred: calculator, computer, bung wrench, pliers, ratchet, crimper, mallet, cuno, cowles, filling hoist, scales, paint shaker, drum lifter, Vorti-Siv, Ideal and 1-pak filling machines..

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment.
• Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls
• May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
• Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
• Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly employee food trucks
• …and much more!

At Hentzen, you'll find more than a job-you'll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you're ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.

Please send your resume to:

Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

6937 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

or

APPLY ONLINE AT:

Hentzen Career Center

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

www.hentzen.com

All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

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