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A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Production Operator I for their Shelbyville operations. The role involves operating production lines, leading a small team, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong team-oriented approach.
**LOCATION:** Packaging Operations Center
Shelbyville, TN
**JOB TITLE: Production Operator I**
**DATE OF NOTICE: 6/5/2025** **Job Classification:** **Direct Labor, Hourly**
**LAST DATE TO APPLY: 6/19/2025** **Reports to:** **2nd Shift Operations Supervisor**
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**Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for the operation of hand pack and displays lines.
+ Lead a small team of team members daily.
+ Able to communicate to, train, coach and develop team members assigned to area of responsibility.
+ Must drive productivity and efficiency performance in the workstation while maintaining highest levels of safety and quality.
+ Maintains adherence to production schedules for the workstation. Ensures work is completed at the correct quantity and in the proper time frame.
+ Performs changeovers as needed.
+ Good understanding of operations cards and schematics.
+ Performs necessary calculations before and after each production order. Completes necessary paperwork to record production and quality performance daily.
+ Ensures standard quality checks are performed properly and regularly.
+ Always keeps work cell neat and clean. Maintains lean work environment and strives to eliminate waste in the workstation.
+ Maintain safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with operating policies and regulations; wear all required safety PPE and operate all work duties in a safe manner following proper procedures.
+ Ability to work well with others.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Requirements**
+ HS Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
+ Team oriented
+ Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills with strong attention to detail including speed and accuracy in counting and verification.
+ Strong communication both written and verbal
+ Ability to work overtime as needed.
+ Highly motivated team player, willing to accept additional responsibilities and strive for continuous improvement.
+ Interact with and work well with others in various fast changing environments/ situations.
**Essential Functions**
+ Occasional lifting and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and heavy weight material or objects frequently
+ Move light weight objects or material overhead occasionally
+ Bend, stretch, and reach low and high places frequently
+ Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
+ Ability to perform standing job for 12 consecutive hours
+ Operate computer and other production equipment
+ Ascend/descend ladder
**Manual Effort Applied Time Effort Applied**
Negligible --Up to 1 lb Rare --Up to 15%
Very Light --Over 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs Occasional --Over 15% and up to 40%
Light --Over 5 lbs. and up to 25 lbs Frequent --Over 40% and up to 70%
Average --Over 25 lbs. and up to50 lbs Continuous --Over 70%
Heavy --Over 50 lbs Occasional --Over 15% and up to 40%
**Newell Brands and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply** .