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

Southern Champion Tray, LP; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray, LP in Chattanooga, TN, is hiring for a machine operator on the Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM EST) at the Amnicola Plant. The role focuses on safely setting up and operating packaging machinery to produce quality products at target speeds, with responsibilities spanning setup materials, housekeeping, downtime utilization, and strict PPE use.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to utilize software.
• Must have mechanical ability and skills.
• Language: able to read/understand documents, write legibly in English; able to understand/speak English as needed.

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 (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 downtime 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Chattanooga, TN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3985

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

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 - Blue Team
Amnicola Plant - 2601 Riverport Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37406