RMF Operator / 1st Shift

Danfoss; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Newbern, TN is seeking a RMF Operator for the 1st shift. You will operate mixer and mill equipment, load lines, and manage batch-off activities while ensuring safety, quality, and proper documentation. The role supports continuous improvement and on-time production delivery.

The position offers a starting hourly wage of $19.60 to $21.00 with progression to $23.50 at 12 months, with on-site work and a focus on reliability and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated reliability, attendance, teamwork, and safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic problem-solving skills and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Operate RMF equipment per specifications and production requirements.
• Prepare, stage, load, and move rubber compounds and materials through RMF processes.
• Monitor equipment and material flow; report safety, quality, or equipment concerns.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Safe work practices

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Hourly Paid

RMF Operator / 1st Shift

Req ID: 52422 Job Location: Newbern, TN, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Hourly Paid Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Reports directly to the department Supervisor and performs production work across the Rubber Manufacturing Facility (RMF), including mixer operation, mill operation, line loading, and batch-off activities as assigned. The role supports safe, efficient production while maintaining established quality standards, accurate documentation, and material flow.

This is a 1st Shift position. Pay starts at $19.60 to$21.00 per hour, with progression up to $23.50 per hour at 12 months.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all facility safety, quality, PPE, and 5S requirements.
• Operate assigned RMF equipment according to specifications, standard work, and production requirements.
• Prepare, stage, load, feed, guide, and move rubber compounds, raw materials, and production supplies through assigned RMF processes.
• Monitor equipment and material flow; make authorized adjustments and promptly report safety, quality, material, or equipment concerns.
• Complete required quality checks, production records, travelers, and shift-to-shift communication.
• Support standardized work, continuous improvement activities, productivity goals, and other assigned duties.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated reliability, attendance, teamwork, and safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to complete required on-the-job and equipment-specific training.

Physical Effort

Active manufacturing work requiring prolonged standing and walking; frequent handling, gripping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling; stair use for certain assignments; and lifting/carrying materials weighing up to 55 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed around industrial equipment, noise, vibration, forklift traffic, rubber materials, oils, carbon blackand temperature variations.
Role flexibility: Employees may be trained and assigned across RMF process areas based on production needs, qualifications, and safe-work requirements. Duties listed are representative and may be adjusted as business needs change.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.