Production Operator - TN

Phoenix Closures • Newport, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: To help operate lining and molding equipment assigned by supervisor. To properly assist in performing order, color and material changes and machine start-ups/shut-downs. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements; Helps perform color changes; notifies supervisor of color change status; Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality; Checks material status and calls for more materials if necessary; Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems. Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filers, scheduled sanitation duties; Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers; Segregates scrap material; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts; Follows all GMP guidelines; Assist in cap reintroduction. Audits and sorts product that has been put on Quality Hold. Adheres to all safety rules and procedures; Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM); Builds totes. Hand stack cartons when necessary. Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Attends Green Area Meetings; Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures; Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions; Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons; Backup: Mold Technician.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Operate lining and molding equipment.
• Assist in performing order, color, and material changes.
• Assist in machine start-ups and shut-downs.
• Verify raw materials comply with work requirements.
• Notify supervisor of color change status.
• Inform supervisor/lead of substandard production quality.
• Check material status and call for more materials.
• Inform supervisor/lead of machine problems.
• Clean machines and work areas.
• Clean filers and perform scheduled sanitation duties.
• Fill and empty color and virgin hoppers.
• Segregate scrap material.
• Cover for absences/vacations on other shifts.
• Follow all GMP guidelines.
• Assist in cap reintroduction.
• Audit and sort product that has been put on Quality Hold.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures.
• Complete all necessary documentation for assigned machines.
• Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM).
• Build totes.
• Hand stack cartons when necessary.
• Attend Green Area Meetings.
• Follow all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
• Follow all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Sort through and visually inspect rejected cartons.
• Act as backup for Mold Technician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED