Production Assistant - 3/12 Shift (Chattanooga)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC; Pineville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Operator to assist the cutter operator, safely setting up the machine and achieving the target run speed with quality product. This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and adherence to production standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean 5S work area, ensuring product quality through labeling and stacking, and flexibly supporting adjacent operations as production needs change.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a large format die cutter, preferably in a folding carton environment.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent education/experience.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to utilize software.
• Must have mechanical ability and skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Operator in safely setting up machine and operation of the machine to acquire quality product at the desired target speed of each run.
• In accordance with our 5S system, maintain a clean work environment including the machine, floors, desks, and fans.
• Responsible for quality of product manufactured, labeling and stacking of product.
• Handle and stack product neatly for the next operation.
• Effectively utilize any machine downtime by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks as instructed by a supervisor.
• Occasionally will be asked to perform a different job, or be temporarily placed in a different department based on production needs.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Basic computer skills

Read English

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Large format die cutter

Job description

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Operator to assist the cutter operator, safely setting up the machine and achieving the target run speed with quality product. This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and adherence to production standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean 5S work area, ensuring product quality through labeling and stacking, and flexibly supporting adjacent operations as production needs change.