Operator Apprentice - Clams 2nd Shift

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include: Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships. Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community. Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth. Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Set up and operation of machine(s) to insure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards. Support the department so that efficiencies are above 100%. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Able to make machine adjustments in order to maintain machine at safety, quality, and production standards Sets up all machines to precise measurements and alignments within allotted time for next production run At the beginning of each shift, checks previous shift's report to determine status of run Uses computer system to log productivity and remarks on job; accurately completes production report and records production data and downtime Checks for scrap and quality defects; continuously check for quality defects of finished product When feasible, supplies packers with corrugated to keep machine running Analyzes and corrects production problems as they occur and contact the supervisor or lead for assistance when needed Follows all instructions on the work jacket and inform the supervisor of any incorrect or non-recorded information that is necessary for proper set up and operation Communicates well with other team members Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area. Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments AUTHORITY: Must have the ability to lead a crew that has been placed with them to execute the demands of the operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from the supervisor and written instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software.
Must have mechanical ability and skills.
Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English.
Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide both fractions and decimals, solve equations, read a tape measure, and have an understanding of both standard and metric measuring systems.
While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands.
Frequently is required to climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lifts/moves 25 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight (with a 30-minute meal break any other applicable breaks during the shift) on a regular basis.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member successfully performing the essential functions of this job.
Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements as is availability for overtime work if necessary.

Responsibilities

Set up and operation of machine(s) to insure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards.
Support the department so that efficiencies are above 100%.
Able to make machine adjustments in order to maintain machine at safety, quality, and production standards
Sets up all machines to precise measurements and alignments within allotted time for next production run
At the beginning of each shift, checks previous shift's report to determine status of run
Uses computer system to log productivity and remarks on job; accurately completes production report and records production data and downtime
Checks for scrap and quality defects; continuously check for quality defects of finished product
When feasible, supplies packers with corrugated to keep machine running
Analyzes and corrects production problems as they occur and contact the supervisor or lead for assistance when needed
Follows all instructions on the work jacket and inform the supervisor of any incorrect or non-recorded information that is necessary for proper set up and operation
Communicates well with other team members
Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area.
Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum
Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems
Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines.
Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions
May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments