Line Operator- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift

Sortera Technologies, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sortera Technologies, Inc. in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Line Operator for the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. The operator ensures the machine runs safely, produces quality product, and maintains efficient output; you will troubleshoot obvious issues and communicate with your supervisor.

Pay is $20/hour with quarterly raises and shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, basic math, and the ability to work around loud machinery with PPE.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform simple calculations.
• Experience operating conveyor-fed machinery or working with recycled materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine, clears jams, weighs materials and documents downtime.
• Communicates issues to supervisor and leads co-workers in process flow.
• Maintains safety and PPE compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Trouble shooting skills

Basic math skills

Conveyor familiarity

Job description

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Line Operator- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift

Full Time Lebanon, TN, US

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20/hr with quarterly raises, plus 2nd and 3rd shift differential.

Summary

The operator position is responsible for the overall operation of the machine to ensure the machine continuously runs safely while producing good product at an efficient rate. Operator will be able to trouble shoot obvious issues with the machine and communicate to their supervisor.

Essential Functions

Operates machine, clears and prevents jams, weighs out finished materials, documents weights, documents down time, potential safety, quality, and production issues. Adheres to all safety and PPE requirements. Communicates with supervisor when issues arise. Leads co-workers and material handlers in process flow. Able to trouble shoot machine.

Minor Duties & Responsibilities

Keeping assigned area clean with help from co-workers working in the same area.

Qualifications

Communication skills. Trouble shooting skills. Basic math skills. If possible, experience operating conveyor fed machinery or working with recycled materials. Ability to lift 50 lbs. several times a day. Must be able to sit, climb, bend, stoop and reach while working. Must have manual dexterity for writing and banding activity.

Key Competencies

Understands process flow and why. Critical thinking (willing to ask questions in attempts to make processes safer and more efficient). Basic math skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to stay on task with little supervision. Ability to direct operations of processes involving the machine. Able to communicate respectfully with others to get the job done.

Physical Demands and work environment

Ability to work on production machinery, climbing, bending crouching, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds work around loud machinery requiring hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and high visibility clothing.

Shifts

• 1st Shift 6a-2p;
• 2nd Shift 2p-10p;
• 3rd Shift 10p-6a