Line Operator I

Company: Wm. B. Reily & Company, Inc
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

2nd Shift Position in our Tea Department

Job Summary: The Line Operator is responsible for safely operating production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if it does not create an undue hardship for the department/company.

* Operates production equipment efficiently according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to meet daily labor and waste goals as planned and driven by management
* Utilizes Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
* Completes change overs for their assigned equipment and/or production line
* Learns and maintains customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
* Reads and follows instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications
* Accurately completes all quality, traceability, and production paperwork
* Reports any product deficiencies, food or safety concerns to supervisor
* Performs minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
* Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and assists with product change overs
* Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and ensures all tools are accounted for
* Follows all safety procedures and actively participates in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
* Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident and/or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
* Supports and complies with GMPs; understands and follows emergency action plan
* Supports foods safety, quality and legality
* Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
* Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: The minimum requirements below are representative of the education and experience required to perform this job successfully.

* High school diploma or GED
* 2+ years of machine operating/production experience preferred

Qualification/Skills: The skills listed below are representative of the technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills required to meet the job qualifications for this position.

* 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

Benefits include health insurance, 401k, LTD, paid vacation and holidays!

Reily Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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