Production Line Operator 1st Shift

# Production Line Operator 1st Shift Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919## Description
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* Job Description:

** The Line Operator is responsible for safely operating production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.
** Responsibilities:
*** Operate production equipment efficiently according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to meet daily labor and waste goals as planned and driven by management
* Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
* Complete change overs for their 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 completes all quality, traceability, and production paperwork
* Report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisor
* Perform minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
* Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and assists others with product change overs
* Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
* Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
* Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
* Support food safety, quality, and legality
* Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications
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* Job 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
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