MRF Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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.

COMPETENCIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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.