Production Team Lead - Launch a New 2nd Shift Production Team!
Spherion Staffing in Owatonna is seeking a high-impact, hands-on Production Lead to launch and run our client's brand-new 2nd Shift operations. This is a working lead role - you will be assembling crates and pallets alongside your team while directing workflow and training new staff. We need a decisive problem-solver ready to build this operation from the ground up.
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Details:
Shift: 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM (Four 10-hour days).
Overtime: Friday OT as needed.
Training Path: Will train on 1st Shift for 4-6 weeks, followed by a full month working directly with an experienced Lead.
Pay: $23.00-$27.00/HR including a shift differential
Job Type: Direct Hire - Meaning you work directly for the company on day one!
Perks and Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
401(k): Available after 90 days with a company match of 3.5%
Generous Paid Time Off: PTO accrues starting Day 1
Unmatched Flexibility
Team Appreciation
Stable Company
Growth Potential
Responsibilities:
- Team Launch & Direction: Lead, train, and manage your production team (4+ people). You are responsible for ensuring all jobs are correctly tracked via the Lillyworks ERP System.
- Hands-On Assembly: Directly oversee and participate in the cutting and processing of lumber for all custom pallet and crate builds.
- Technical Execution: Interprets blueprints for specifications.
- Equipment Management: Operate and supervise machinery, including Lumber Saws, Resaw, Notcher, Nail Guns, and Screw Guns.
- Material Control: Manage inventory flow and oversee material staging.
- Process Development: As the shift starts, you will help identify and report discrepancies to establish efficient, repeatable processes.
Working hours: 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Skills:
- Bilingual capability is a plus
- Previous experience in a wood/lumber production environment
Education:
No Degree Required
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead, make sound independent decisions, and problem-solve on the floor.
- Technical Skills: Strong background in lumber processing and pallet/crate assembly.
- Computer Skills
- Forklift Skills: Must have experience operating a forklift
- Measurement: Solid basic math skills (for yield) and expert use of a tape measure.
Apply Today: Call Spherion Staffing at 507-451-3400 for an immediate interview, or submit your application directly through this posting. We need leaders ready to build this shift!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).