Machine Operator

Hire East Idaho; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire East Idaho in Knoxville is seeking a team member to operate the tuber and filling lines on the 2:45 pm – 11:15 pm shift. You will adjust line settings, monitor fill levels, load caps, and ensure bottles and tubes move through the line safely and efficiently.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 65 lbs, good math and data entry, and the willingness to train others. Daily cleaning, changeovers, and accurate shift reports are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs.
• Standing, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.

Responsibilities

• Hooks up vats or tanks.
• Prepares lines for operation by adjusting height, fill levels, heat, and labels.
• Maintains quality by checking fill levels and batch codes.
• Completes reports with product name, quantity, shift, and date.
• Assists in training new associates.
• Performs daily equipment cleaning and upkeep.
• Inspects product quality against requirements.
• Enters data into the computer as needed.
• Directs line associates on filling line when required.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Job description

Shift Hours: 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm (Monday-Friday)

Responsibilities:

• Hooks up vats or tanks
• Prepares the tuber or filling lines for operation by adjusting table height, fill levels, heat setting, scissor – nozzle height, bottles, or tubes, and getting totes, preparing paperwork, adjusts capper and sealer and rails, etc.
• Cleans Video Jet head, checking placement of labels, stamp and rails.
• Operates the tuber or filling lines within quality standards by manually placing tubes and bottles or using an automatic machine, checking fill levels, batch code; boxing product, placing on a pallet, scraping vat as needed, filling hopper as needed with a bucket of product, cleaning buckets, filling tube loader with tubes, etc. Filling hopper as needed with caps and placing labels on labeler.
• Completes reports, labels, etc. with information (i.e., name of product, quantity, names of people, date, shift, etc.)
• Assists in training other associates as needed by showing proper procedures, answering questions, etc.
• Performs daily equipment maintenance and upkeep duties (i.e., mopping, cleaning, etc.)
• Inspects and maintains quality of product being produced based on requirements set.
• Enters data in Computer as needed.
• Performs various clean-up duties by disassembling the machine (i.e. taking down the valve body assembly, hopper or hose, injector assembly, valve piston, etc.), spraying and washing equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, etc., washing of nozzles, kalish pumps, weldon pump, overhead pipes.
• Ensures efficiency in changeover/ work with maintenance.
• Overall cleanliness of machine and floor.
• Responsible for filling out daily shift check off list.
• Complete cleaning logs between jobs.
• Ensure components are used in lot sequence.
• Directs assigned line associates on filling line as needed or required.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Ability to work independently.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs. consistently for eight (8) hours.
• Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide) for completing of reports, sheets, labels, ect.
• Manual dexterity (speed and accuracy) for such duties as spraying, sweeping, mopping, and toting.
• Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift.
• Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
• Visually read bottles, product, invoices and perform inspections, etc.
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects and people.
• Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) etc.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Basic Computer and typing skills preferred.

Additional:

• Ability to operate a high-pressure hose.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Ability to climb stairs.