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Position : Machine Operator

Location : Athens, Tennessee

Requisition ID: : 26515

The Break Relief Operator is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, blow mold, and filling operations.

· This position will relieve other operators while they are on break.

· Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items.

· Load/unload stacks and moves items as assigned.

· Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.

· Mark or place identifying labels on product loads, ensuring that all finished product is coded properly

· Record movement of stock in and out of work areas.

· Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to supervisor.

· Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

· Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.

· Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.

· Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.

· Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

· Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

· Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

· Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

· 1 year experience required.

· Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

· Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs, frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.

· Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.

· [Delete if not Ice cream plant: For ice cream plants: Exposure to allergens.]

· Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

· Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

· Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

SUNDAY TO SATURDAY WITH ROTATING DAYS OFF 400PM - 1230AM.

An Equal Opportunity Employer