Cutter Apprentice - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a machine operator to safely set up and run production equipment to achieve target speeds and quality.

You will stock materials, monitor tooling, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to 5S, food safety, and safety policies. Strong English reading/writing and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software.
• Must have mechanical ability and skills.
• Must be able to read and understand documents and write legibly in English.

Responsibilities

• Must safely set up and operate the machine according to the training program to acquire quality product at the desired target speed of each run.
• Stock the machine with materials needed for set up and die working.
• Tools on the machine are to be in their proper holding places, borrowed tools are to be returned once they are no longer needed.
• Locate issues that may occur mechanically to the machine as part of set up and while observing the machine while it is running.
• Effectively utilize any machine downtime by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise instructed by a supervisor.
• Communicates with other team members
• Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area.
• Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follows new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines.
• May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical ability

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Chattanooga, TN, US

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Must safely set up and operate the machine according to the training program to acquire quality product at the desired target speed of each run.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Stock the machine with materials needed for set up and die working
• Tools on the machine are to be in their proper holding places, borrowed tools are to be returned once they are no longer needed.
• Locate issues that may occur mechanically to the machine as part of set up and while observing the machine while it is running.
• Effectively utilize any machine downtime (not including approved breaks) by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise instructed by a supervisor.
• Communicates with other team members
• Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area.
• Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follows new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions
• May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Must safely set up and operate the machine according to the training program to acquire quality product at the desired target speed of each run.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Stock the machine with materials needed for set up and die working

• Tools on the machine are to be in their proper holding places, borrowed tools are to be returned once they are no longer needed.
• Locate issues that may occur mechanically to the machine as part of set up and while observing the machine while it is running.
• Effectively utilize any machine downtime (not including approved breaks) by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise instructed by a supervisor.

• Communicates with other team members
• Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area.
• Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follows new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions
• May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour) - 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST - Red Team
Amnicola Plant - 2601 Riverport Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37406