Plastics Machine Operator LEAD - 3rd SHIFT The Momentum Group - 3.9 Redlands, CA Job Details Temporary | Full-time $21 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Spanish Machine operation Team leadership Warehouse supervisor experience Injection (injection molding) English Forklift Supervising experience Managing manufacturing teams Materials handling Plastics injection molding Leadership Full Job Description

THIS IS A LONG-TERM TEMP POSITION THROUGH A STAFFING AGENCY

Schedule:

Monday- Friday Hours:

3rd Shift 10pm-6:30AM (MUST

BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON

1st Shift 6:30-2:30pm for a week) Overview Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Plastic Injection Molding Team Leader and drive excellence in plastics production! In this energetic role, you will oversee the daily operations of injection molding processes, lead a skilled team of operators, and ensure high-quality output through effective machine management and safety adherence. Your leadership will be pivotal in optimizing production efficiency, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining rigorous quality standards. Team Leader - Plastic Injection MoldingPosition Summary Responsible for leading the injection molding production team to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals. The Team Leader will coordinate daily production activities, support operators, troubleshoot process issues, and ensure company procedures are followed. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily activities of injection molding operators. Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. Monitor machine performance, cycle times, scrap, and downtime. Assist with machine setup, mold changes, startups, and changeovers. Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues and escalate when needed. Train, coach, and support production employees. Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve issues. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Qualifications 2+ years of plastic injection molding experience. Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of injection molding processes and common molding defects. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and flexible shifts. Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to enforce safety standards within a manufacturing environment Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and process adjustments Warehouse experience or materials handling expertise is a plus Valid forklift certification or experience operating forklifts is preferred

Pay:

$21.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you available to start on Monday 8/24/2026? Do you have knowledge of injection molding processes and common molding defects? This position is for a third shift but candidate must be able to train on 1st shift until fully trained, are you able to be flexible for training?

Experience:

Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Required)

Leadership:

1 year (Required)

Supervising:

1 year (Preferred) Warehouse supervisor: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Forklift Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Redlands, CA 92373 (Required)

Work Location:

In person