Night Shift Operator Production Kingsport, Tennessee

Leclercfoods; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclercfoods in Kingsport, TN, is seeking a production operator to ensure smooth operation of production equipment and quality of crackers and granola bars. You will support safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with safety standards, handle changeovers, run quality checks, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, sanitation and quality teams to drive reliable production and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks.
• Comfort with computerized technologies (touchscreens).
• Make quick decisions, even under pressure.
• Provide practical, concrete solutions.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Exhibit collaborative leadership.
• Bring relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply and promote safety standards.
• Perform necessary adjustments and settings during product changeovers.
• Carry out quality tests and make required adjustments.
• Collaborate with operational, mechanical, sanitation, and quality teams.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Collaborative leadership

Multi-tasking

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Touchscreen interfaces

Job description

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you'll ensure the smooth operation of production equipment and product quality. You'll contribute to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement of your work environment

Responsibilities

You contribute to achieving the company's objectives through the following actions:

• Apply and promote safety standards
• Perform necessary adjustments and settings during product changeovers
• Carry out quality tests and make required adjustments
• Collaborate with operational, mechanical, sanitation, and quality teams
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can:

• Manage priorities and multiple tasks effectively
• Be comfortable with computerized technologies (touchscreens)
• Make quick decisions, even under pressure
• Provide practical, concrete solutions
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Exhibit collaborative leadership
• Bring relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

KINGSPORT

Our Kingsport site has two ultra-modern plants that primarily produce crackers and granola bars. Just like the city itself, our Kingsport plant is full of friendly, welcoming people who make you feel right at home. On a personal and professional level, everyone agrees that it's a good place to work.