Production Operator - Blade Finishing (Day Shift 7:30am - 7:30pm)or

Production Operator - Blade Finishing

Location: Knoxville, TN, US

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination. Please note that this full-time position is project-based and is not expected to continue beyond December 2027, due to the planned relocation of the plant. Eligible new hires in good standing who successfully complete required training and demonstrate proficiency may qualify for incentive bonuses, contingent upon active employment at the time of position elimination. Want to work our full-time schedule of 15 days per month? Want every other weekend off – make that a three-day weekend off! Want the opportunity to work today and get paid tomorrow? Enjoy a great work culture with competitive pay, benefits, and vacation? We would love for you to join our team!

Purpose of Position

Operate and adjust the prime/coat equipment, performing all blade finishing/packing operations to produce blades of acceptable quality.

Essential Duties

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate equipment to produce blades of acceptable quality.
• Perform visual and mechanical tests on blades to assure quality.
• Maintain necessary records/charts; keep work area and equipment clean.
• Perform finishing operations such as oiling, carton preparation, packing, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

Must be able to read and interpret instruments and gages. Good Interpersonal Skills Strong Communication Skills, both Verbal and Written General Mechanical Aptitude with Hands-on Ability Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills Demonstrates Quality Awareness and Attention to Detail

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel certain object or controls, talk or hear. The employee is also required to sit, reach with hands or arms, kneel or crouch, and perform repetitive motion with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.