Shredder Lead

Job Title: Shredder Lead
Location: Plainfield, Indiana
Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:30AM-2:00PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations Manager

Compensation

Pay Range: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Job Summary

The Shredder Lead works alongside key members of the Shredder Crew to ensure quality standards, proper material flow, and operational efficiency within the shredder area. This role assists in leading assigned personnel while promoting a safe, clean, and well-organized workplace to maximize production efficiency and minimize safety risks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

Ensure standards of quality, equipment condition, and operator performance are maintained to achieve maximum production

Identify and report hazards that create driving or pedestrian safety risks

Ensure commodities are properly sorted and contamination is minimized

Review production, quality control, maintenance reports, and machine statistics to plan work activities

Inspect shredder parts for defects, breakage, or excessive wear and report issues to maintenance

Maintain awareness of pedestrians and vehicle traffic; use horn and signals as required

Maintain and pass operator certification tests bi-annually

Team-lift items over 50 lbs when required

Ensure all required personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn and used correctly

Notify EH&S of safety concerns, violations, PPE defects, or equipment replacement needs

Train and oversee assigned team members on job duties and safety procedures

Support maximum inventory accuracy and production efficiency goals

Assist in achieving optimal labor utilization and minimizing overhead and material costs

Coordinate work schedules based on operational demands

Ensure department operations meet customer needs

Monitor operating costs and preservation of fixed assets

Communicate policy and program changes to personnel

Inform management of labor-related issues including safety, scheduling, training, and employee relations

Review and approve timecards for assigned personnel

Assist with end-of-month inventory counts

Ensure compliance-based checklists are completed and issues reported

Maintain housekeeping standards for safety and cleanliness

Report efficiency and continuous improvement ideas to leadership

Adhere to all safety, compliance, and certification standards