Machine Operator

Melaleuca; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Melaleuca, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking an on-site manufacturing line operator to support tuber or filling lines, adjust equipment, and monitor quality. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and team collaboration.

You will perform daily cleaning, data entry, and shift reporting while assisting training and maintaining overall line efficiency. The position requires lifting up to 65 lbs and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs. consistently for eight hours.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math for reports and labels.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment.
• Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift.

Responsibilities

• Hook up vats or tanks.
• Prepare lines by adjusting height, fill levels, heat settings and related components.
• Clean equipment and inspect labels and rails.
• Operate filling lines and monitor fill levels, batch codes, and boxing.
• Complete shift reports with product name, quantity, and date.
• Assist in training other associates as needed.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Enter data into the computer as needed.
• Ensure changeovers are efficient and lines stay clean and organized.
• Direct assigned line associates as required.

Skills

Independence

Communication skills

Stamina

Team coordination

Tools

High-pressure hose

Job description

Manufacturing Plant
Knoxville, TN 37914, USA

• On-site
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MACHI004806

Description

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.
• Enter 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.
• Ensure components are used in lot sequence.
• Directs assigned line associates on filling line as needed or required.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

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