Production Assistant - Cutting Web - Day Shift (3 Day / 12 Hour)

Southern Champion Tray Llc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray seeks a die cutter operator to safely set up and run a large format die cutter, aiming for quality output at target speeds. The role requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, and mechanical aptitude. Expect tasks including labeling, stacking, and maintaining a clean work environment.

You will join SCT’s Chattanooga plant operations, with opportunities to assist across shifts and departments as production demands require.

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.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to utilise software; mechanical ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operator in safely setting up the machine and operating to achieve the target speed for each run.
• Maintain a clean work area per the 5S system including machine, floors, desks, and fans.
• Ensure quality of product, labeling and stacking; handle and stack items neatly for the next operation.
• Utilize downtime for set-up or other tasks to maintain cleanliness and productivity as directed by supervision.
• Be prepared to perform different jobs or transfer to another department based on production needs.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Die cutter operation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Chattanooga, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4117

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: 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.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• 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 (not including approved breaks) by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise 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

AUTHORITY: Works in conjunction with the Operator to execute the demands of the cutter operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from his/her supervisor and other written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Experience operating a large format die cutter, preferably in a folding carton environment. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide both fractions and decimals, solve equations, read a tape measure, and have an understanding of both standard and metric measuring systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands. Frequently is required to climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently must lift/move 25 to 75 pounds. Must be able to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight (with a 30-minute meal break any other applicable breaks during his/her shift) on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.

Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements as is availability for overtime work if necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Exposure to a dusty atmosphere with loud noise, which may require both eye and ear protection in some areas. Moving mechanical parts will also be exposed; safety guards have been put in place for the safety of all Team members but during set up, if a machine must be broken down and reassembled to complete the next job, questions regarding such operation should be directed to your supervisor as they arise. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those a Team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: 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.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• 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 (not including approved breaks) by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise 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

AUTHORITY: Works in conjunction with the Operator to execute the demands of the cutter operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from his/her supervisor and other written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Experience operating a large format die cutter, preferably in a folding carton environment. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide both fractions and decimals, solve equations, read a tape measure, and have an understanding of both standard and metric measuring systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands. Frequently is required to climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently must lift/move 25 to 75 pounds. Must be able to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight (with a 30-minute meal break any other applicable breaks during his/her shift) on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.

Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements as is availability for overtime work if necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Exposure to a dusty atmosphere with loud noise, which may require both eye and ear protection in some areas. Moving mechanical parts will also be exposed; safety guards have been put in place for the safety of all Team members but during set up, if a machine must be broken down and reassembled to complete the next job, questions regarding such operation should be directed to your supervisor as they arise. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those a Team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.

Day Shift - Blue Team (3 Day / 12 Hour) - 6:10AM - 6:15PM EST
Downtown Plant - 220 Compress Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405