Cover Finishing - Operator I Lead (62294)

Location
Marceline - Marceline, MO 64658
Last seen
Oct 16, 2026

About the role

Job Summary:

As a Covers Finishing - Operator I Lead, you will read and follow instructions from assigned job tickets to produce a quality product in an efficient and timely manner. You will train, motivate, and support all cover department personnel on the floor.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday - Overtime on Fridays as needed

- Day Shift: 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

Essential Functions:

- Lead by example through training, motivation and support.

- Assist supervisor in aligning staff according to the workload and staging the proper work according to schedule.

- Uphold company policies and procedures when making decisions on staffing machines and work areas.

- Always practice safe work ethics and report or correct and unsafe acts witnessed or discovered.

- Fill in as needed in the department as instructed by supervisor.

- Set up, run, and maintain assigned machinery.

- Troubleshoot assigned machinery according to company procedures and practices to assure efficiency and quality to meet the required production schedule.

- Read and understand the written information pertaining to the job.

- Strive to meet or exceed departmental and company goals.

- Maintain accurate counts.

- Move and organize scheduled work for assigned machinery.

- Assist in training new operators.

- Monitor production and quality to make recommendations on process improvements.

- Adjust operator assignments to improve efficiency and quality of work.

- Serve as a go-to resource for all machinery

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to work in a team environment.

- Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.

- Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.

- Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

- Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.

- Required to complete and obtain pallet jack training through Walsworth.

- Required to complete and obtain forklift training through Walsworth if running a casemaker.

- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.

- May require the ability to use a keyboard and other office equipment.

- May require specific vision abilities that include close vision.

- May be required to perform concentrated work for extended periods of time.

- May be required to lift, carry or exert items or objects of reasonable weight.

- May be required to perform duties beyond standard business hours.

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