Location: Tempe, AZ
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift, 3:15 PM - 1:15 AM (Four 10-hour shifts per week)
Pay Rate: $19.50/hour
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a reliable and motivated Lead 2nd Shift Operator to support the Production Manager and assembly team in day-to-day operations. This role serves as a key point of support during the shift, helping oversee production activities, set up jobs, maintain workflow, and assist with operational needs when leadership is unavailable.
The ideal candidate will have prior production or manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, basic math abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires balancing production responsibilities with supporting the overall success of the shift.
Core Responsibilities
- Support the Production Manager and assembly team with daily production operations.
- Assist in overseeing shift activities and help maintain production schedules and workflow.
- Set up production jobs and ensure equipment, materials, and workstations are prepared for production.
- Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with production requirements and safety procedures.
- Use a forklift to move materials, products, and equipment throughout the facility.
- Perform tank smoothing and other production-related finishing tasks as required.
- Monitor production quality and identify issues that may impact efficiency or product standards.
- Train and assist team members on production processes and best practices as needed.
- Help coordinate shift priorities and provide leadership support when the Production Manager is unavailable.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
- Assist with other production and operational duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Previous manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience.
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Basic math skills for measurements, counts, and production-related calculations.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
- Ability to work independently and support team operations.
- Previous forklift experience or the ability to become forklift certified.
- Leadership experience or experience supporting production supervisors is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds.
- Basic upper body strength required for production tasks and material handling.
- Ability to safely perform repetitive production activities in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience setting up production jobs or equipment.
- Experience using forklifts in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous lead, trainer, or team support experience.
- Familiarity with production scheduling and workflow coordination.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Regular interaction with production equipment, materials, and machinery.
- Requires adherence to all safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
This position is ideal for someone with strong production experience who is ready to take on additional responsibility by supporting the Production Manager and helping lead day-to-day manufacturing operations during 2nd shift.
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