Lead Hand/line Operator

2 days ago

New Westminster, Canada Merlin plastics Full time

**Lead Hand - Production**

**Location**: New Westminster
**Company**: Merlin Plastics

**About Merlin Plastics**

Merlin Plastics is a leading plastic recycling and manufacturing company committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated **Lead Hand** to join our Production team.

**Position Overview**

The Lead Hand plays a key role in ensuring efficient production operations while maintaining a safe and well-organized plant. This position provides daily leadership, supports employees, ensures proper training, and helps maintain production quality and workflow. The Lead Hand reports directly to the Plant Manager and collaborates closely with the Foreman, workers, and management team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Report to work **on time or before scheduled shifts**:

- Follow and enforce **company policies, safety regulations, and SOPs**:

- Understand and support operations across all plant areas, including:

- Balers, forklift operations, labour roles
- HRB, GBN, Encorp sections
- Sorting lines
- Operate all plant machinery and **replace other workers when required**:

- Ensure proper **staff utilization and allocation**:

- Maintain high standards of **cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping**:

- Motivate employees and communicate company vision and expectations
- Provide **training and clear instructions** to new employees
- Address and discipline improper or unsafe behaviour immediately
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to:

- Production flow
- Machinery
- Personnel
- Report equipment issues and work closely with the **maintenance team**:

- Ensure required **tools and equipment** are available for all tasks
- Complete physical inspections of production lines **before and after shifts**:

- Check for leaks, damage, wear and tear, and cleanliness
- Ensure production reports and paperwork are accurate before submission
- Enforce **Health & Safety programs** and report hazards immediately
- Communicate effectively with **drivers and internal teams**:

- Assist in resolving workplace conflicts or disputes
- Perform other duties as assigned by management

**Skills & Qualifications**
- Completion of **secondary school**:

- Minimum **1 year experience** as a Lead Hand or Assistant Lead Hand in a warehouse or plant environment
- Strong verbal and written **communication skills**:

- Reliable, dependable, and positive attitude
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Strong **problem-solving and decision-making** skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels
- Basic knowledge of **human relations and supervision**:

- Strong attention to detail
- **Forklift, loader, and skid steer experience** is an asset

**Why Join Us?**
- Opportunity to work with a stable and growing organization.
- Supportive leadership and team environment.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Competitive compensation.

**How to Apply**

Please submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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