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Paint Line Operator

WGI Group
Storm Lake, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Reports To
Team Manager

Summary

A Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of production workers in a department or work cell. Also assists production workers with all tasks, as needed.

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Communication
  • Energy
  • Teamwork
  • Quality Orientation
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Creative & Innovative Thinking
  • Decision Making & Judgment
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Result Focus
  • Accountability & Dependability
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Mediating & Negotiating
  • Providing Consultation
  • Leadership
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Staff Management
  • Enforcing Rules & Regulations
  • Development & Continual Learning

Job Duties

  • Follow and enforce all safety regulations
  • Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees
  • Ensure production work is completed timely and efficiently
  • Assists production workers with production tasks as needed, including but not limited to: grinding, assembly, welding, painting, material handling
  • Work with Managers and other Leads to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments
  • Demonstrate equipment operations along with work and safety procedures to new employees or assign new employees to experienced workers for training
  • Actively participates in a LEAN Manufacturing culture
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Direct working knowledge of operations
  • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
  • Exhibit initiative, responsibility and flexibility
  • Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to watch, duplicate and troubleshoot processes to make improvements
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment with multiple projects at once
  • Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures
  • Critical eye for identifying defects
  • Commitment to safety and quality
  • Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and the tools required in various processes
  • Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedure
  • Overtime as required
  • Consistent attendance is an essential function of this position

Working Conditions

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted, 50 or more pounds with assistance
  • Regularly works in conditions that include heat, humidity, cold and exposure to dust
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects
  • Must be able to see, breathe, stand, walk, crawl, bend, climb and stoop
  • Regularly works near moving mechanical parts
Meridian Manufacturing Inc., supports employees and candidates by providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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