Tray Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (5 Day / 8 Hour)

Job Description

Job Description

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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 an 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:

Responsibility of the machine(s) to ensure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up machine in a consistent manner as instructed in the training program, maintain the procedures with regard to proper set up unless the training is changed and properly recorded with regard to procedure
• Follows all checklist procedures fully
• Keeps all parts in their proper place and recommend replacement or repair of worn parts by filling out the designated form
• Observes safety procedures at all times
• Operates tray machines as directed to meet production requirements

• Responsible for all equipment, tools assigned, and notify the supervisor of any additional tools or equipment that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Follows all instructions issued on the work jacket and advise the supervisor of any incorrect or non-recorded information that is necessary for proper set-up and operation
• Adjusts to and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Keeps all necessary supplies available to the operator to ensure an efficient operation
• Responsible for the quality of the product, packaging, labeling, and stocking
• Responsible for the quality of product manufactured concerning correct viscosity, color, shading, contrast, straining, and ink used
• Sees that pallet loads are accurately counted, tagged, and entered to the production report
• Follows the stacking arrangement, number of layers, and height requirement for each case size from the Pallet Stacking Manual
• Once a pallet is full, calls the stock puller on the paging system to move the pallet
• When the pallet is moved, places a new pallet down by the machine
• Calculates scrap rate to assure job stays within allowable limits
• Communicates well with other team members
• Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area.
• Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation
• Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions
• May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments
• A Tray Operator-Level 2 should be able to do set-ups without help and should be running the machine at or near the 110% efficiency level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience operating a tray machine, 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.

3rd Shift (5 Day / 8 Hour) - 9:55PM - 6:00AM
Downtown Plant - 220 Compress Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405