Utility

Novolex•Jackson, TN

8d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Production Worker is responsible for the safe operation of various types of equipment and activities within the assigned department. The role includes handling production materials, operating and monitoring shrink-wrap equipment, supporting packaging work, completing quality checks and production paperwork, and helping meet safety, quality, waste, and housekeeping goals. The position is based in Jackson, Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Reading, writing, and basic math skills.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to make minor machine adjustments and correctly read a ruler.
Ability to problem-solve to ensure minor machinery adjustments are correct.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
Knowledge of operating certain equipment needed to perform the job.
Self-management, organization, and time-management skills.
Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color; colorblindness is not compatible with spotting flaws in color comparison and print setup.
Ability to properly use basic wrenches and tools.

Responsibilities

Load and unload plastic rolls, labels, and other materials as specified.
Monitor shrink-wrap equipment, starting, stopping, jogging, and adjusting it as needed in a timely manner.
Thread shrink wrap through equipment smoothly and thread equipment as needed.
Hand-feed the Line 4 shrink tunnel.
Clean and repair machines as needed using proper tools and equipment.
Perform order changes and shrink-wrap changes, and set label information as needed.
Make minor adjustments and troubleshoot the shrink wrapper and label machine.
Fulfill customers’ special packaging tasks, including copacking and single packing.
Assist the Automation Robo Tech and Maintenance team.
Submit accurate production reports daily and on time.
Meet or achieve management-set safety, quality, production waste, and housekeeping goals.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
Perform required tasks safely and follow established safety rules and procedures, including requirements for PPE, clothing, ZES, moving equipment, and cut-resistant gloves.
Check bags coming off the shrink-wrap machine for quality and labeling defects, and complete quality checks and paperwork in accordance with the Quality Policy.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices.