CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The Shift Lead will serve as the functional subject matter expert and peer leader for the assigned area, ensuring operational excellence in safety, service, quality, and cost. The Shift Lead will provide hands-on support to teams, driving performance to exceed expectations and contribute to customer satisfaction.

The Shift Lead will directly supervises 2 TPM operators and act as the main point of contact for shift operations for the customer.

This is a 2nd shift, full-time, permanent role, on-site in Longview, TX with hourly pay plus bonus, (overtime when available).

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead by example within the assigned functional area, offering guidance and support to peers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production operations.
• Actively support production activities, stepping in during shifts or breaks to maintain workflow and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with plant administration to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, promoting consistency and operational compliance.
• Assist Plant leadership in enforcing policies and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure operational efficiency.
• Act as the subject matter expert for specialized areas, such as forklift operations, pallet sorting, or repair lines, providing expertise and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Fulfil assigned production duties, ensuring quality and efficiency in line with plant performance goals.

Details:

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – 4:30 AM
• Arrive 15 minutes early to:
  • Inspect dock cleanliness
  • Prepare for shift start
• Oversee:
  • Pallet sortation (manual handling, 20–80 lbs.)
  • Sanitation tasks
  • Forklift operations (loading/unloading trailers)
• Input delivery data into ESP system to generate reports (e.g., Tower Report, Sortation Report)
• Ensure team safety, engagement, and productivity
• Train new hires on:
  • Pallet inspection and sortation
  • ESP system usage (basic computer skills required)
• Communicate and escalate any issues to supervisor

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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