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

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer Technician supports the Operator or Apprentice in safely setting up, maintaining, and operating machines to produce quality product at the target speed for each run. The role helps define problem statements when issues arise, feeds product into the gluer, packs finished product into cases, and oversees efficient operation of the auto-packer. The Packer Technician sets up, operates, and troubleshoots the auto-packer and may assist the gluer operator with portions of gluer setup. The role also works with pack assist equipment, case sealers, labelers, and automation, with some equipment varying by work location. The technician assists with quality sampling, uses an electronic control panel, keeps pace with high-speed equipment, and completes required documentation and data entry. Team members are expected to follow Southern Champion Tray’s Core Values and operating principles, safety policies, PPE requirements, Food Safety and 5S practices, and instructions from supervisors. The position requires clear communication and may include duties in other areas or departments depending on production needs. The schedule is a day shift of three 12-hour days, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST, on the Red 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 to write legibly in English.
Ability to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Responsibilities

Support the Operator or Apprentice in safely setting up, maintaining, and operating machines to produce quality product at the target speed for each run.
Assist with defining problem statements when issues arise.
Feed product into the gluer and pack finished product into cases.
Oversee efficient operation of the auto-packer.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot the auto-packer, and assist the gluer operator with some portions of gluer setup.
Set up, maintain, and operate pack assist equipment, case sealers, labelers, and automation, as applicable to the work location.
Set up the case sealer, replenish its tape, and troubleshoot it.
Assist with quality sampling of product.
Interface with an electronic control panel and keep pace with high-speed equipment.
Use machine downtime, excluding approved breaks, to assist with setup or perform other assigned tasks, including maintaining a clean work environment.
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Wear appropriate PPE for the task and work area.
Follow updated 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 and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Help with duties in other areas or departments as production needs require.
Understand and complete documentation and data entry, including scheduling, job tickets, quality samples, and shop floor data collection.
Lead others assigned to them in carrying out operational demands efficiently and respond to oral supervisor instructions and other written instructions.