Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Snake River Physical Therapy; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity Bonus

Profit Sharing

First Pay Review after 6 Months

Monthly product vouchers

Job summary

Snake River Physical Therapy production site seeks an operator to set up and run filling lines, ensuring product is packed to specifications. You will adjust equipment, monitor fill levels, and perform routine cleaning and data recording.

Position requires lifting up to 65 lbs, standing for long periods, and ability to work under pressure in a climate-controlled environment. Growth opportunities and on-site shifts available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Manual dexterity for operating equipment and performing cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift 65 lbs regularly and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Hook up vats or tanks.
• Prepare lines by adjusting height, fill levels, heat settings, and related components.
• Clean equipment and inspect quality of product.
• Operate filling lines, check fill levels and batch codes.
• Enter data and complete daily shift checklists.

Skills

Independent work

Written communication

Verbal communication

Manual dexterity

Endurance

Basic math

Team coordination

Job description

Sets-up and operates machine(s) used for putting product into tubes and bottles.

1st Shift (6:30 am - 3:00 pm) Monday - Friday

• Starting Pay of $18.00 hour
• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
• Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment)
• First Pay Review After 6 Months
• Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $100/month value - $1200/year)
• Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
• Opportunities to Promote
• No Layoffs
• Safe/All Natural Product Line

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 change over/ 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.