Production Line Operator

Production Line Operator

Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any

Description

Build your career with our family-owned company. For more than 100 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes JFG Coffee, Luzianne Tea, Tiger Sauce, Swan's Down Cake Flour and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country.

At Reily, you're not just filling a position—you're becoming part of a team that takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork. We strive daily to continuously improve our operations and get the job done right.

We currently have Line Operator openings on multiple shifts. Overtime as needed to support our growing business needs.

1st Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm 3rd Shift: 8:00pm - 6:30am

As a Line Operator you are responsible for safely operating production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate production packaging equipment efficiently according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to meet daily labor and waste goals
• Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
• Complete changeovers for assigned equipment and/or production line
• Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
• Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications.
• Accurately complete all quality, traceability, and production paperwork
• Performs minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and assists with product changeovers
• Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of machine operating/production experience preferred
• Technical skills include the ability to start and stop equipment, complete a changeover, and operate one piece of equipment
• Interpersonal skills include good verbal and written communication, good time management skills and the ability to follow rules and directions
• Leadership skills include a positive attitude, being a team player and self-leadership