Production Packer | Etowah, TN Posted

In this entry level position, the employee will successfully learn to safely operate and troubleshoot for his/her assigned plant area. Employee must be able to effectively communicate to others how to operate and troubleshoot in areas of responsibilities, both verbally and in writing. He/she will support manufacturing through safe work practices, positive behavior/attitude, and acceptable attendance record. He/she will perform minor maintenance in all areas of responsibility.

Employee must also actively participate in the ongoing efforts to increase productivity in the assigned plants. Employee must have a complete and thorough understanding of all quality systems guidelines pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility.

• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating and/or learning the assigned area of the plant
• Must maintain high quality and operate within the scope of our quality management system
• Utilizes work time to maximize production through effective time management
• Ensures a smooth transition with other teams at workstation
• Fully supports TPM efforts in all assigned work areas
• Accountable for housekeeping in the assigned area of responsibility
• Perform minor maintenance in areas of responsibility
• Will be needed to work overtime as needed by production/customer requirements to meet sales orders/shipments
• Participate in regular training for EHS, Quality, and SOP updates
• Maintain a good attendance record within policy guidelines
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and personal behavior towards peers, management, and company
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by management
• Fully Supports GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the Quality System and Policy

This position works in conditions with regular exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc. Overtime may be required as necessary. 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.

May be required to sit for 25 percent of their shift, stand for 60 percent of their shift, and walk around for 15 percent of their shift. The employee will constantly move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently move up to twenty (20) pounds, and occasionally move up to one hundred (100) pounds. At all times the employee should maximize the usage of mechanical aids at their disposal.

The work environment is mostly in a production environment. The employee could be exposed to outside weather conditions.

• High School education or General Equivalence Diploma required
• Preferred candidate will have 1+ yrs previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must possess a good attitude and strong work ethic
• Must be dependable and have a high degree of integrity

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.