Production Operator - TN

PHOENIX; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX is seeking a teammate to assist in operating lining and molding equipment under supervision. This Safety Sensitive position focuses on coordinating color and material changes, starting and shutting down machines, and adhering to GMP and safety rules.

Responsibilities include monitoring raw materials, reporting quality issues, assisting with changes, performing sanitation duties, and completing documentation for each machine per Work Order (BOM).

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates lining and molding equipment as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs color and material changes and assists in start-ups/shut-downs.
• Ensures adherence to GMP guidelines and safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

To help operate lining and molding equipment assigned by supervisor. To properly assist in performing order, color and material changes and machine start-ups/shut-downs. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To help operate lining and molding equipment assigned by supervisor. To properly assist in performing order, color and material changes and machine start-ups/shut-downs. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Essential Functions

• Verifies raw materials comply with work requirements;
• Helps perform color changes; notifies supervisor of color change status;
• Informs supervisor/lead of substandard production quality;
• Checks material status and calls for more materials if necessary;
• Informs supervisor/lead of machine problems.
• Cleans machines and work areas of material, caps, oil, etc., clean filers, scheduled sanitation duties;
• Fills and empties color and virgin hoppers;
• Segregates scrap material;
• Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts;
• Follows all GMP guidelines;
• Assist in cap reintroduction.
• Audits and sorts product that has been put on Quality Hold.
• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures;
• Completes all necessary documentation for all assigned machines. Follow manufacturing Work Order (BOM);
• Builds totes.
• Hand stack cartons when necessary;
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervision/Management.

Other Responsibilities

• Attends Green Area Meetings;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Sorts through and visually inspects rejected cartons;
• Backup: Mold Technician.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;
• Good verbal and written skills.

Experience

• Mechanical aptitude required.