Packer Technician in Gluing - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer Technician supports the Operator or Apprentice in safely setting up, maintaining, and operating machinery to produce quality product at the target speed for each run. The role feeds product into the gluer, packs finished product into cases, oversees efficient operation of the auto-packer, and helps define problem statements when issues arise. The technician may also assist the gluer operator with portions of gluer setup. The position involves operating and troubleshooting packing and related equipment, assisting with quality sampling, and keeping production downtime to a minimum. The technician works with an electronic control panel and high-speed equipment, completes required production and quality documentation, maintains a clean work area under Food Safety and 5S systems, follows safety requirements, and communicates with team members. The role may include duties in other areas or departments based on production needs. Team members are expected to act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray’s Core Values and Operating Principles: Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful. This is a day-shift role scheduled for three 12-hour days, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST, on the Blue Team, at the Amnicola Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to use software.
Mechanical ability and skills.
Ability to read and understand documents and letters, and write legibly in English.
Ability to understand and speak clearly in English, communicate, and understand directions as needed.
Ability to lead others assigned to the role and respond to oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Support the Operator or Apprentice with safe machine setup, maintenance, and operation to achieve quality product at the target speed for each run.
Feed product into the gluer and pack finished product into cases.
Oversee efficient operation of the auto-packer; set up, operate, and troubleshoot it.
Assist the gluer operator with portions of gluer setup.
Set up, maintain, and operate pack assist, case sealer, labeler, and automation equipment as applicable to the work location.
Set up the case sealer, replenish its tape, and troubleshoot it.
Assist with quality sampling of product.
Use an electronic control panel and keep pace with high-speed equipment.
Use downtime, excluding approved breaks, to assist with setup or other assigned tasks, including maintaining a clean work environment.
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the task and area.
Follow updated processes, procedures, and innovations intended to improve operational efficiency and safety.
Perform work in a manner that minimizes downtime.
Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; use situational awareness to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Help with duties in other areas or departments when production needs require it.
Understand and complete documentation and data-entry requirements, including scheduling, job tickets, quality samples, and shop-floor data collection.
Lead others assigned to the technician to execute operational demands efficiently and respond to oral supervisor instructions and written instructions.