Production Assistant 2nd Shift - M-F 2pm - 10pm

Southern Champion Tray • Chattanooga, TN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Champion Tray is a manufacturer of paperboard packaging. Located in Chattanooga, TN, SCT sets the standard for quality and innovation in the packaging industry. Their commitment to integrity, service, relationships, and resourcefulness fosters a culture where employees grow and thrive alongside the company. At Southern Champion Tray (SCT), they embody their core values in every task: Trustworthy: They believe in integrity and transparency, where actions match words in all relationships. Servant-Hearted: They empower their team to serve customers, each other, suppliers, and the community. Relational: They foster a nurturing environment that thrives on compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth. Resourceful: They're dedicated to strategic insourcing, creating solutions from within and applying knowledge to future opportunities. Primary Responsibility: Safely feed/pack product glued on the machine to ensure quality and target speed.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Language Skills: Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficient in math, measurements, and units.
• Physical Demands: Able to stand, lift up to 25 pounds, and perform tasks for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and software proficiency.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are fundamental requirements.
• Must also be available for overtime work when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Feeding: Remove blanks from pallets, check product quality, and place them in the feed hopper.
• Quality Control: Monitor product flow for quality and alert the Operator of issues.
• Packing: Fill corrugated cases with the proper count and notify Supervisor of issues.
• Maintain Quality: Learn defective product characteristics, sort defective parts, and communicate with the team.
• Teamwork: Collaborate to improve operations, reduce waste, and maintain lean manufacturing goals.
• Cross Training: Rotate to different machines and work areas.
• Follow Procedures: Adhere to new procedures and innovations that enhance efficiency and safety.
• Clean Work Environment: Maintain cleanliness following the 5S system.
• Effective Downtime: Use machine downtime for cleaning or tasks as instructed by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees