CK Supply is seeking a full-time Dry Ice Production Lead to assist in the production of dry ice as well as assist in guiding and training the team. Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you like to work with a team? Do people consider you a natural-born leader? Are you itching to learn something new? If this sounds like you, please read on!

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Dry Ice Production Lead will safely produce and schedule dry ice as needed, based on customer requirements and availability of production equipment and staffing. They will also help train and lead our Dry Ice Technicians through production.

CK SUPPLY CORE VALUES:
Please read slowly these are non-negotiables and we are going to ask you about them in the interview!
✓ Driven - Hardworking, Dedicated, Dependable, Desire to be the Best
✓ Passionate - Positive Attitude, Appearance, Pride, Love What We Do
✓ People-Oriented - Honest, Respectful, Trust-Worthy, Integrity
✓ Solutions-Focused - Knowledgeable, Creative, Problem-Solvers

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for production and packaging of dry ice in accordance with customer orders.
• Safely operate a forklift and other machinery to load, sort, stage, and transport dry ice products to their appropriate destination or transfer location
• Responsible for the day-to-day safety and operation of dry ice plant equipment, including block, extrusion equipment and saws.
• Trouble-shooting and routine maintenance of dry ice equipment.
• Keep team members on task and informed of process changes, priorities, and daily objectives.
• Responsible for relaying pertinent information back to the manager.
• Follow and enforce all safety guidelines and requirements including proper personal protective equipment for employees and visitors
•  Other duties, as assigned, within job classification and business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years production or manufacturing experience.
• Must be self-motivated while working independently with minimal supervision.
•  Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with customers, vendors, coworkers, and effectively relay information back to the manager.
• Must exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor to customers and coworkers.
• Ability to resolve minor disagreements between coworkers.
• Must be capable of completing basic mathematical calculations and entering correct information on logs and other reports.
•  Capable of working in diverse and non-climate-controlled environments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
• Must be able to verbally communicate with the rest of the production team and with customers
• Must be able to hear safety alarms and alerts to ensure safety of coworkers
• Must be able to lift or move products up to 75 pounds at a time
• Visual acuity as needed to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The following is a list of some of the conditions an employee may incur while working in this position. This list is not all-inclusive.

• All seasons of outdoor weather conditions while performing non-driving duties.
• Work in noisy, loud conditions, that at times will require PPE.
• Transport and transfer hazardous materials including but not limited to Liquid CO2.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
The following is a list of some of the types of equipment that an employee in this position may be required to operate. This list is not all-inclusive.
• Dry Ice Block Press
• Band Saw
• Dry Ice Pelletizer
• Hydraulic bin tilter
• Forklift
• Hand cart
• Bar coding scanner
• Various hand tools

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

All proper safety equipment must be worn according to company policies and regulations including safety glasses, safety boots, and ear protection.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, CK Supply Inc. has been the definitive source for metalworking and gas related technologies for over 75 years. As the largest independent distributor of welding and gas products in Missouri and downstate Illinois, we distribute a full line of industrial welding and gas related equipment focusing on product quality, best in class service and family values.

CK is growth minded, looking to be the dominate distributor of gas and welding supplies in the Midwest by doubling in size within the next ten years! With this growth will come new opportunities, with a promote-from-within culture leading the way.

Our mission is to provide CK employee-owners with a safe work environment that is challenging, productive, fun and rewarding.

• Competitive salary
• Employee and Family owned
• Open-book management
• Company focus on developing employees through training
• Strong brand and reputation in the market
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Retirement Plan
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Cee Kay Supply, Inc. and any subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE).